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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,940 and 442,951

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,940 and 442,951 is: 688,585.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,940 : 442,951 = 442,951 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,940/442,951 = 442,951/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,940x = 442,951 × 442,951
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,940x = 196,205,588,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,205,588,401/284,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,585.63

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