Finding the Third Proportional to 440,784 and 654,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 440,784 and 654,696 is: 972,419.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
440,784 : 654,696 = 654,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
440,784/654,696 = 654,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
440,784x = 654,696 × 654,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
440,784x = 428,626,852,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 428,626,852,416/440,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 972,419.26
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