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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,398 and 410,913

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,398 and 410,913 is: 608,690.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,398 : 410,913 = 410,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,398/410,913 = 410,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,398x = 410,913 × 410,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,398x = 168,849,493,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,849,493,569/277,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,690.38

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