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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,908 and 442,914

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,908 and 442,914 is: 688,547.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,908 : 442,914 = 442,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,908/442,914 = 442,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,908x = 442,914 × 442,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,908x = 196,172,811,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,172,811,396/284,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,547.92

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