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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,362 and 406,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,362 and 406,170 is: 594,796.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,362 : 406,170 = 406,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,362/406,170 = 406,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,362x = 406,170 × 406,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,362x = 164,974,068,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,974,068,900/277,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,796.94

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