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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,944 and 442,959

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,944 and 442,959 is: 688,600.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,944 : 442,959 = 442,959 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,944/442,959 = 442,959/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,944x = 442,959 × 442,959
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,944x = 196,212,675,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,212,675,681/284,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,600.83

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