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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,976 and 444,717

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,976 and 444,717 is: 693,999.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,976 : 444,717 = 444,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,976/444,717 = 444,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,976x = 444,717 × 444,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,976x = 197,773,210,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,773,210,089/284,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,999.53

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