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Finding the Third Proportional to 440,642.63 and 594,531

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Solution

The third proportional to 440,642.63 and 594,531 is: 802,162.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,642.63 : 594,531 = 594,531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,642.63/594,531 = 594,531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,642.63x = 594,531 × 594,531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,642.63x = 353,467,109,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,467,109,961/440,642.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,162.77

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