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Finding the Third Proportional to 440,610 and 700,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 440,610 and 700,282 is: 1,112,990.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,610 : 700,282 = 700,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,610/700,282 = 700,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,610x = 700,282 × 700,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,610x = 490,394,879,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,394,879,524/440,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112,990.81

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