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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,716 and 597,624

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,716 and 597,624 is: 1,286,042.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,716 : 597,624 = 597,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,716/597,624 = 597,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,716x = 597,624 × 597,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,716x = 357,154,445,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,154,445,376/277,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286,042.02

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