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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,145 and 442,868

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,145 and 442,868 is: 685,428.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,145 : 442,868 = 442,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,145/442,868 = 442,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,145x = 442,868 × 442,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,145x = 196,132,065,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,132,065,424/286,145
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,428.94

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