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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,880 and 442,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,880 and 442,860 is: 688,447.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,880 : 442,860 = 442,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,880/442,860 = 442,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,880x = 442,860 × 442,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,880x = 196,124,979,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,124,979,600/284,880
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,447.70

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