Finding the Third Proportional to 291,240 and 441,371
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,240 and 441,371 is: 668,892.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,240 : 441,371 = 441,371 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,240/441,371 = 441,371/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,240x = 441,371 × 441,371 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,240x = 194,808,359,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,808,359,641/291,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 668,892.87
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