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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,242 and 441,373

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,242 and 441,373 is: 668,894.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,242 : 441,373 = 441,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,242/441,373 = 441,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,242x = 441,373 × 441,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,242x = 194,810,125,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,810,125,129/291,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,894.34

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