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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,803 and 439,475

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,803 and 439,475 is: 680,536.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,803 : 439,475 = 439,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,803/439,475 = 439,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,803x = 439,475 × 439,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,803x = 193,138,275,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,138,275,625/283,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,536.41

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