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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,308 and 441,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,308 and 441,552 is: 683,360.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,308 : 441,552 = 441,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,308/441,552 = 441,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,308x = 441,552 × 441,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,308x = 194,968,168,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,968,168,704/285,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,360.33

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