Finding the Third Proportional to 331,289 and 441,385
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,289 and 441,385 is: 588,068.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,289 : 441,385 = 441,385 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,289/441,385 = 441,385/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,289x = 441,385 × 441,385 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,289x = 194,820,718,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,820,718,225/331,289 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 588,068.78
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