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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,459 and 438,881

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,459 and 438,881 is: 679,521.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,459 : 438,881 = 438,881 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,459/438,881 = 438,881/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,459x = 438,881 × 438,881
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,459x = 192,616,532,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,616,532,161/283,459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,521.67

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