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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,835 and 442,804.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,835 and 442,804.50 is: 688,383.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,835 : 442,804.50 = 442,804.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,835/442,804.50 = 442,804.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,835x = 442,804.50 × 442,804.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,835x = 196,075,825,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,075,825,220.25/284,835
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,383.89

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