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Finding the Third Proportional to 440,794 and 654,711

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Solution

The third proportional to 440,794 and 654,711 is: 972,441.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,794 : 654,711 = 654,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,794/654,711 = 654,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,794x = 654,711 × 654,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,794x = 428,646,493,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,646,493,521/440,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972,441.76

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