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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,244 and 441,377

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,244 and 441,377 is: 668,901.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,244 : 441,377 = 441,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,244/441,377 = 441,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,244x = 441,377 × 441,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,244x = 194,813,656,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,813,656,129/291,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,901.87

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