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Finding the Third Proportional to 440,842 and 654,783

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Solution

The third proportional to 440,842 and 654,783 is: 972,549.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,842 : 654,783 = 654,783 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,842/654,783 = 654,783/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,842x = 654,783 × 654,783
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,842x = 428,740,777,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,740,777,089/440,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972,549.75

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