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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,256 and 441,394

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,256 and 441,394 is: 668,925.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,256 : 441,394 = 441,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,256/441,394 = 441,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,256x = 441,394 × 441,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,256x = 194,828,663,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,828,663,236/291,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,925.84

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