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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,668 and 594,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,668 and 594,708 is: 1,273,742.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,668 : 594,708 = 594,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,668/594,708 = 594,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,668x = 594,708 × 594,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,668x = 353,677,605,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,677,605,264/277,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273,742.76

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