Finding the Third Proportional to 440,867.81 and 659,590.59
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Solution
The third proportional to 440,867.81 and 659,590.59 is: 986,825.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
440,867.81 : 659,590.59 = 659,590.59 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
440,867.81/659,590.59 = 659,590.59/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
440,867.81x = 659,590.59 × 659,590.59 - Step 4: Simplify right side
440,867.81x = 435,059,751,363.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 435,059,751,363.48/440,867.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 986,825.84
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