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Finding the Third Proportional to 277,966.69 and 606,907.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 277,966.69 and 606,907.69 is: 1,325,111.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,966.69 : 606,907.69 = 606,907.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,966.69/606,907.69 = 606,907.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,966.69x = 606,907.69 × 606,907.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,966.69x = 368,336,941,146.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,336,941,146.60/277,966.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,111.81

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