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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,238 and 441,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,238 and 441,368 is: 668,888.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,238 : 441,368 = 441,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,238/441,368 = 441,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,238x = 441,368 × 441,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,238x = 194,805,711,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,805,711,424/291,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,888.37

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