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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,522 and 606,407

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,522 and 606,407 is: 1,325,046.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,522 : 606,407 = 606,407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,522/606,407 = 606,407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,522x = 606,407 × 606,407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,522x = 367,729,449,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,729,449,649/277,522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,046.12

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