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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,127 and 441,443

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,127 and 441,443 is: 683,456.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,127 : 441,443 = 441,443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,127/441,443 = 441,443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,127x = 441,443 × 441,443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,127x = 194,871,922,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,871,922,249/285,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,456.57

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