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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,760 and 445,816

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,760 and 445,816 is: 693,094.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,760 : 445,816 = 445,816 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,760/445,816 = 445,816/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,760x = 445,816 × 445,816
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,760x = 198,751,905,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,751,905,856/286,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,094.94

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