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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,611 and 439,092

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,611 and 439,092 is: 679,810.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,611 : 439,092 = 439,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,611/439,092 = 439,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,611x = 439,092 × 439,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,611x = 192,801,784,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,801,784,464/283,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,810.67

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