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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,280 and 441,498

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,280 and 441,498 is: 683,260.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,280 : 441,498 = 441,498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,280/441,498 = 441,498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,280x = 441,498 × 441,498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,280x = 194,920,484,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,920,484,004/285,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,260.25

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