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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,325 and 396,301

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,325 and 396,301 is: 566,319.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,325 : 396,301 = 396,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,325/396,301 = 396,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,325x = 396,301 × 396,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,325x = 157,054,482,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,054,482,601/277,325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,319.24

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