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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,942 and 442,957

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,942 and 442,957 is: 688,599.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,942 : 442,957 = 442,957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,942/442,957 = 442,957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,942x = 442,957 × 442,957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,942x = 196,210,903,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,210,903,849/284,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,599.45

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