Finding the Third Proportional to 440,297 and 680,289.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 440,297 and 680,289.50 is: 1,051,094.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
440,297 : 680,289.50 = 680,289.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
440,297/680,289.50 = 680,289.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
440,297x = 680,289.50 × 680,289.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
440,297x = 462,793,803,810.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 462,793,803,810.25/440,297 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,051,094.61
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