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