Finding the Third Proportional to 440,070 and 661,077
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Solution
The third proportional to 440,070 and 661,077 is: 993,075.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
440,070 : 661,077 = 661,077 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
440,070/661,077 = 661,077/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
440,070x = 661,077 × 661,077 - Step 4: Simplify right side
440,070x = 437,022,799,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 437,022,799,929/440,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 993,075.65
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