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Finding the Third Proportional to 440,603 and 700,271.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 440,603 and 700,271.50 is: 1,112,975.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,603 : 700,271.50 = 700,271.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,603/700,271.50 = 700,271.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,603x = 700,271.50 × 700,271.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,603x = 490,380,173,712.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,380,173,712.25/440,603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112,975.11

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