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Finding the Third Proportional to 440,005.50 and 1,059,642

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Solution

The third proportional to 440,005.50 and 1,059,642 is: 2,551,879.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,005.50 : 1,059,642 = 1,059,642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,005.50/1,059,642 = 1,059,642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,005.50x = 1,059,642 × 1,059,642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,005.50x = 1,122,841,168,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,841,168,164/440,005.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551,879.85

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