Finding the Third Proportional to 331,282 and 441,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,282 and 441,374 is: 588,051.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,282 : 441,374 = 441,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,282/441,374 = 441,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,282x = 441,374 × 441,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,282x = 194,811,007,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,811,007,876/331,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 588,051.89
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