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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,254 and 441,391

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,254 and 441,391 is: 668,921.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,254 : 441,391 = 441,391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,254/441,391 = 441,391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,254x = 441,391 × 441,391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,254x = 194,826,014,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,826,014,881/291,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,921.34

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