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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,994 and 446,894

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,994 and 446,894 is: 695,883.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,994 : 446,894 = 446,894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,994/446,894 = 446,894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,994x = 446,894 × 446,894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,994x = 199,714,247,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,714,247,236/286,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,883.01

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