Finding the Third Proportional to 331,332 and 441,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,332 and 441,444 is: 588,149.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,332 : 441,444 = 441,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,332/441,444 = 441,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,332x = 441,444 × 441,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,332x = 194,872,805,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,872,805,136/331,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 588,149.67
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