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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,249 and 441,384

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,249 and 441,384 is: 668,911.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,249 : 441,384 = 441,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,249/441,384 = 441,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,249x = 441,384 × 441,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,249x = 194,819,835,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,819,835,456/291,249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,911.60

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