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Finding the Third Proportional to 291,283 and 441,435

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Solution

The third proportional to 291,283 and 441,435 is: 668,988.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,283 : 441,435 = 441,435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,283/441,435 = 441,435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,283x = 441,435 × 441,435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,283x = 194,864,859,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,864,859,225/291,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,988.09

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