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Finding the Third Proportional to 440,532 and 700,176

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Solution

The third proportional to 440,532 and 700,176 is: 1,112,850.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,532 : 700,176 = 700,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,532/700,176 = 700,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,532x = 700,176 × 700,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,532x = 490,246,430,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,246,430,976/440,532
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112,850.90

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