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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,556 and 444,144

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,556 and 444,144 is: 690,806.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,556 : 444,144 = 444,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,556/444,144 = 444,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,556x = 444,144 × 444,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,556x = 197,263,892,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,263,892,736/285,556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,806.33

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