Finding the Third Proportional to 331,278 and 441,369
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,278 and 441,369 is: 588,045.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,278 : 441,369 = 441,369 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,278/441,369 = 441,369/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,278x = 441,369 × 441,369 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,278x = 194,806,594,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,806,594,161/331,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 588,045.67
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