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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,884 and 430,554

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,884 and 430,554 is: 667,101.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,884 : 430,554 = 430,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,884/430,554 = 430,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,884x = 430,554 × 430,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,884x = 185,376,746,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,376,746,916/277,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,101.19

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