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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,594 and 439,334

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,594 and 439,334 is: 680,601.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,594 : 439,334 = 439,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,594/439,334 = 439,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,594x = 439,334 × 439,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,594x = 193,014,363,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,014,363,556/283,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,601.01

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