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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,908 and 586,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,908 and 586,440 is: 1,237,502.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,908 : 586,440 = 586,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,908/586,440 = 586,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,908x = 586,440 × 586,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,908x = 343,911,873,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,911,873,600/277,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,502.60

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