Finding the Third Proportional to 440,790 and 654,705
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Solution
The third proportional to 440,790 and 654,705 is: 972,432.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
440,790 : 654,705 = 654,705 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
440,790/654,705 = 654,705/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
440,790x = 654,705 × 654,705 - Step 4: Simplify right side
440,790x = 428,638,637,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 428,638,637,025/440,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 972,432.76
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