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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,482 and 598,157

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,482 and 598,157 is: 1,289,423.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,482 : 598,157 = 598,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,482/598,157 = 598,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,482x = 598,157 × 598,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,482x = 357,791,796,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,791,796,649/277,482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,423.45

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