Finding the Third Proportional to 439,440 and 659,097
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Solution
The third proportional to 439,440 and 659,097 is: 988,551.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
439,440 : 659,097 = 659,097 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
439,440/659,097 = 659,097/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
439,440x = 659,097 × 659,097 - Step 4: Simplify right side
439,440x = 434,408,855,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 434,408,855,409/439,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 988,551.01
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