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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,904 and 442,896

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,904 and 442,896 is: 688,501.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,904 : 442,896 = 442,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,904/442,896 = 442,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,904x = 442,896 × 442,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,904x = 196,156,866,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,156,866,816/284,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,501.62

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