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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,892 and 430,568

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,892 and 430,568 is: 667,125.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,892 : 430,568 = 430,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,892/430,568 = 430,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,892x = 430,568 × 430,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,892x = 185,388,802,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,388,802,624/277,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,125.37

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