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Finding the Third Proportional to 293,942 and 441,309

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Solution

The third proportional to 293,942 and 441,309 is: 662,558.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,942 : 441,309 = 441,309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,942/441,309 = 441,309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,942x = 441,309 × 441,309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,942x = 194,753,633,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,753,633,481/293,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,558.03

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