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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,934 and 439,737

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,934 and 439,737 is: 678,643.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,934 : 439,737 = 439,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,934/439,737 = 439,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,934x = 439,737 × 439,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,934x = 193,368,629,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,368,629,169/284,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,643.58

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