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Finding the Third Proportional to 440,640 and 594,528

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Solution

The third proportional to 440,640 and 594,528 is: 802,159.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,640 : 594,528 = 594,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,640/594,528 = 594,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,640x = 594,528 × 594,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,640x = 353,463,542,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,463,542,784/440,640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,159.46

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