Finding the Third Proportional to 440,836 and 654,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 440,836 and 654,774 is: 972,536.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
440,836 : 654,774 = 654,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
440,836/654,774 = 654,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
440,836x = 654,774 × 654,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
440,836x = 428,728,991,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 428,728,991,076/440,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 972,536.25
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