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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,860 and 442,830

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,860 and 442,830 is: 688,402.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,860 : 442,830 = 442,830 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,860/442,830 = 442,830/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,860x = 442,830 × 442,830
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,860x = 196,098,408,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,098,408,900/284,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,402.76

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