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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,340 and 396,322

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,340 and 396,322 is: 566,348.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,340 : 396,322 = 396,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,340/396,322 = 396,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,340x = 396,322 × 396,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,340x = 157,071,127,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,071,127,684/277,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,348.63

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