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Finding the Third Proportional to 331,310 and 441,406

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Solution

The third proportional to 331,310 and 441,406 is: 588,087.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,310 : 441,406 = 441,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,310/441,406 = 441,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,310x = 441,406 × 441,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,310x = 194,839,256,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,839,256,836/331,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,087.46

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