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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,816 and 598,904

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,816 and 598,904 is: 1,291,091.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,816 : 598,904 = 598,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,816/598,904 = 598,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,816x = 598,904 × 598,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,816x = 358,686,001,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,686,001,216/277,816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291,091.95

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