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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,862 and 440,940

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,862 and 440,940 is: 682,534.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,862 : 440,940 = 440,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,862/440,940 = 440,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,862x = 440,940 × 440,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,862x = 194,428,083,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,428,083,600/284,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,534.29

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