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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,422 and 444,474

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,422 and 444,474 is: 692,158.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,422 : 444,474 = 444,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,422/444,474 = 444,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,422x = 444,474 × 444,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,422x = 197,557,136,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,557,136,676/285,422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,158.06

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