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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,904 and 565,629

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,904 and 565,629 is: 1,151,247.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,904 : 565,629 = 565,629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,904/565,629 = 565,629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,904x = 565,629 × 565,629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,904x = 319,936,165,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,936,165,641/277,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151,247.07

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