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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,848 and 598,896

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,848 and 598,896 is: 1,290,908.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,848 : 598,896 = 598,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,848/598,896 = 598,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,848x = 598,896 × 598,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,848x = 358,676,418,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,676,418,816/277,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,908.77

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