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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,483.50 and 598,162.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,483.50 and 598,162.50 is: 1,289,440.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,483.50 : 598,162.50 = 598,162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,483.50/598,162.50 = 598,162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,483.50x = 598,162.50 × 598,162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,483.50x = 357,798,376,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,798,376,406.25/277,483.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,440.19

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