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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,170 and 441,507

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,170 and 441,507 is: 683,551.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,170 : 441,507 = 441,507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,170/441,507 = 441,507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,170x = 441,507 × 441,507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,170x = 194,928,431,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,928,431,049/285,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,551.67

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