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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,443 and 445,396.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,443 and 445,396.50 is: 685,378.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,443 : 445,396.50 = 445,396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,443/445,396.50 = 445,396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,443x = 445,396.50 × 445,396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,443x = 198,378,042,212.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,378,042,212.25/289,443
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,378.61

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