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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,844 and 442,816

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,844 and 442,816 is: 688,397.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,844 : 442,816 = 442,816 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,844/442,816 = 442,816/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,844x = 442,816 × 442,816
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,844x = 196,086,009,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,086,009,856/284,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,397.89

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