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Finding the Third Proportional to 440,040 and 686,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 440,040 and 686,358 is: 1,070,555.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,040 : 686,358 = 686,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,040/686,358 = 686,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,040x = 686,358 × 686,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,040x = 471,087,304,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,087,304,164/440,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070,555.64

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