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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,304 and 441,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,304 and 441,544 is: 683,345.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,304 : 441,544 = 441,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,304/441,544 = 441,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,304x = 441,544 × 441,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,304x = 194,961,103,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,961,103,936/285,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,345.15

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