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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,898 and 565,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,898 and 565,618 is: 1,151,227.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,898 : 565,618 = 565,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,898/565,618 = 565,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,898x = 565,618 × 565,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,898x = 319,923,721,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,923,721,924/277,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151,227.15

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