Finding the Third Proportional to 440,324 and 520,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 440,324 and 520,028 is: 614,159.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
440,324 : 520,028 = 520,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
440,324/520,028 = 520,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
440,324x = 520,028 × 520,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
440,324x = 270,429,120,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 270,429,120,784/440,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 614,159.39
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