Finding the Third Proportional to 291,250 and 441,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,250 and 441,386 is: 668,915.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,250 : 441,386 = 441,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,250/441,386 = 441,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,250x = 441,386 × 441,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,250x = 194,821,600,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,821,600,996/291,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 668,915.37
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