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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,657 and 701,838

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,657 and 701,838 is: 1,093,018.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,657 : 701,838 = 701,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,657/701,838 = 701,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,657x = 701,838 × 701,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,657x = 492,576,578,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,576,578,244/450,657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093,018.81

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