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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,663 and 594,693

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,663 and 594,693 is: 1,273,701.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,663 : 594,693 = 594,693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,663/594,693 = 594,693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,663x = 594,693 × 594,693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,663x = 353,659,764,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,659,764,249/277,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273,701.44

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