Finding the Third Proportional to 331,344 and 441,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,344 and 441,460 is: 588,171.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,344 : 441,460 = 441,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,344/441,460 = 441,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,344x = 441,460 × 441,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,344x = 194,886,931,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,886,931,600/331,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 588,171.00
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