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Finding the Third Proportional to 440,896 and 659,628

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Solution

The third proportional to 440,896 and 659,628 is: 986,874.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,896 : 659,628 = 659,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,896/659,628 = 659,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,896x = 659,628 × 659,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,896x = 435,109,098,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,109,098,384/440,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,874.68

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