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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,130 and 441,136

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,130 and 441,136 is: 684,901.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,130 : 441,136 = 441,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,130/441,136 = 441,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,130x = 441,136 × 441,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,130x = 194,600,970,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,600,970,496/284,130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,901.17

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