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Finding the Third Proportional to 331,323 and 441,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 331,323 and 441,430 is: 588,128.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,323 : 441,430 = 441,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,323/441,430 = 441,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,323x = 441,430 × 441,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,323x = 194,860,444,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,860,444,900/331,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,128.34

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