Finding the Third Proportional to 440,826 and 654,759
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Solution
The third proportional to 440,826 and 654,759 is: 972,513.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
440,826 : 654,759 = 654,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
440,826/654,759 = 654,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
440,826x = 654,759 × 654,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
440,826x = 428,709,348,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 428,709,348,081/440,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 972,513.75
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