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Finding the Third Proportional to 440,080 and 699,488

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Solution

The third proportional to 440,080 and 699,488 is: 1,111,805.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,080 : 699,488 = 699,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,080/699,488 = 699,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,080x = 699,488 × 699,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,080x = 489,283,462,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,283,462,144/440,080
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111,805.72

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