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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,902 and 565,625

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,902 and 565,625 is: 1,151,239.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,902 : 565,625 = 565,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,902/565,625 = 565,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,902x = 565,625 × 565,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,902x = 319,931,640,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,931,640,625/277,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151,239.07

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