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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,614 and 446,457

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,614 and 446,457 is: 700,330.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,614 : 446,457 = 446,457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,614/446,457 = 446,457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,614x = 446,457 × 446,457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,614x = 199,323,852,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,323,852,849/284,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,330.46

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