Finding the Third Proportional to 291,228 and 441,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,228 and 441,352 is: 668,862.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,228 : 441,352 = 441,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,228/441,352 = 441,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,228x = 441,352 × 441,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,228x = 194,791,587,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,791,587,904/291,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 668,862.84
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