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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,186 and 437,943

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,186 and 437,943 is: 674,889.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,186 : 437,943 = 437,943 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,186/437,943 = 437,943/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,186x = 437,943 × 437,943
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,186x = 191,794,071,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,794,071,249/284,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,889.23

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