Finding the Third Proportional to 331,348 and 441,466
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,348 and 441,466 is: 588,179.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,348 : 441,466 = 441,466 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,348/441,466 = 441,466/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,348x = 441,466 × 441,466 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,348x = 194,892,229,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,892,229,156/331,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 588,179.89
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