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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,942 and 442,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,942 and 442,954 is: 688,590.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,942 : 442,954 = 442,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,942/442,954 = 442,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,942x = 442,954 × 442,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,942x = 196,208,246,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,208,246,116/284,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,590.12

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