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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,597 and 439,338

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,597 and 439,338 is: 680,606.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,597 : 439,338 = 439,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,597/439,338 = 439,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,597x = 439,338 × 439,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,597x = 193,017,878,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,017,878,244/283,597
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,606.21

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