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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,604 and 602,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,604 and 602,775 is: 1,308,834.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,604 : 602,775 = 602,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,604/602,775 = 602,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,604x = 602,775 × 602,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,604x = 363,337,700,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,337,700,625/277,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308,834.53

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