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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,981 and 444,725

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,981 and 444,725 is: 694,012.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,981 : 444,725 = 444,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,981/444,725 = 444,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,981x = 444,725 × 444,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,981x = 197,780,325,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,780,325,625/284,981
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,012.32

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