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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,914 and 439,538

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,914 and 439,538 is: 680,465.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,914 : 439,538 = 439,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,914/439,538 = 439,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,914x = 439,538 × 439,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,914x = 193,193,653,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,193,653,444/283,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,465.40

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