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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,669.50 and 594,711

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,669.50 and 594,711 is: 1,273,748.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,669.50 : 594,711 = 594,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,669.50/594,711 = 594,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,669.50x = 594,711 × 594,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,669.50x = 353,681,173,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,681,173,521/277,669.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273,748.73

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