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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,808.63 and 414,883.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,808.63 and 414,883.69 is: 619,593.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,808.63 : 414,883.69 = 414,883.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,808.63/414,883.69 = 414,883.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,808.63x = 414,883.69 × 414,883.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,808.63x = 172,128,474,153.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,128,474,153.60/277,808.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,593.70

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