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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,248 and 441,382

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,248 and 441,382 is: 668,907.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,248 : 441,382 = 441,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,248/441,382 = 441,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,248x = 441,382 × 441,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,248x = 194,818,069,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,818,069,924/291,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,907.84

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