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Finding the Third Proportional to 331,336 and 441,450

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Solution

The third proportional to 331,336 and 441,450 is: 588,158.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,336 : 441,450 = 441,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,336/441,450 = 441,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,336x = 441,450 × 441,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,336x = 194,878,102,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,878,102,500/331,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,158.55

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