Finding the Third Proportional to 440,073 and 661,083
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Solution
The third proportional to 440,073 and 661,083 is: 993,086.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
440,073 : 661,083 = 661,083 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
440,073/661,083 = 661,083/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
440,073x = 661,083 × 661,083 - Step 4: Simplify right side
440,073x = 437,030,732,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 437,030,732,889/440,073 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 993,086.90
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