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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,288 and 438,984

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,288 and 438,984 is: 682,660.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,288 : 438,984 = 438,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,288/438,984 = 438,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,288x = 438,984 × 438,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,288x = 192,706,952,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,706,952,256/282,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,660.80

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