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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,837 and 442,808

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,837 and 442,808 is: 688,389.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,837 : 442,808 = 442,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,837/442,808 = 442,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,837x = 442,808 × 442,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,837x = 196,078,924,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,078,924,864/284,837
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,389.94

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