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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,914 and 442,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,914 and 442,912 is: 688,527.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,914 : 442,912 = 442,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,914/442,912 = 442,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,914x = 442,912 × 442,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,914x = 196,171,039,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,171,039,744/284,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,527.20

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