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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,560 and 541,296

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,560 and 541,296 is: 1,055,632.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,560 : 541,296 = 541,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,560/541,296 = 541,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,560x = 541,296 × 541,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,560x = 293,001,359,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,001,359,616/277,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055,632.51

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