Finding the Third Proportional to 331,340 and 441,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,340 and 441,454 is: 588,162.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,340 : 441,454 = 441,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,340/441,454 = 441,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,340x = 441,454 × 441,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,340x = 194,881,634,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,881,634,116/331,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 588,162.11
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