Finding the Third Proportional to 440,789 and 654,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 440,789 and 654,703 is: 972,429.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
440,789 : 654,703 = 654,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
440,789/654,703 = 654,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
440,789x = 654,703 × 654,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
440,789x = 428,636,018,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 428,636,018,209/440,789 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 972,429.03
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