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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,850.50 and 440,922

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,850.50 and 440,922 is: 682,506.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,850.50 : 440,922 = 440,922 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,850.50/440,922 = 440,922/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,850.50x = 440,922 × 440,922
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,850.50x = 194,412,210,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,412,210,084/284,850.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,506.12

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