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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,277 and 441,426

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,277 and 441,426 is: 668,974.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,277 : 441,426 = 441,426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,277/441,426 = 441,426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,277x = 441,426 × 441,426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,277x = 194,856,913,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,856,913,476/291,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,974.60

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