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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,975 and 444,715

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,975 and 444,715 is: 693,995.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,975 : 444,715 = 444,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,975/444,715 = 444,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,975x = 444,715 × 444,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,975x = 197,771,431,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,771,431,225/284,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,995.72

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