Finding the Third Proportional to 331,322 and 441,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,322 and 441,432 is: 588,135.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,322 : 441,432 = 441,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,322/441,432 = 441,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,322x = 441,432 × 441,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,322x = 194,862,210,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,862,210,624/331,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 588,135.44
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