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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,478 and 598,149

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,478 and 598,149 is: 1,289,407.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,478 : 598,149 = 598,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,478/598,149 = 598,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,478x = 598,149 × 598,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,478x = 357,782,226,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,782,226,201/277,478
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,407.54

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