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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,977.69 and 444,719.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,977.69 and 444,719.81 is: 694,004.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,977.69 : 444,719.81 = 444,719.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,977.69/444,719.81 = 444,719.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,977.69x = 444,719.81 × 444,719.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,977.69x = 197,775,711,630.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,775,711,630.04/284,977.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,004.20

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