Finding the Third Proportional to 331,292 and 441,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,292 and 441,388 is: 588,071.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,292 : 441,388 = 441,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,292/441,388 = 441,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,292x = 441,388 × 441,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,292x = 194,823,366,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,823,366,544/331,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 588,071.45
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