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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,520 and 594,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,520 and 594,408 is: 1,273,136.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,520 : 594,408 = 594,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,520/594,408 = 594,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,520x = 594,408 × 594,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,520x = 353,320,870,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,320,870,464/277,520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273,136.60

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