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Finding the Third Proportional to 452,034 and 700,376

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Solution

The third proportional to 452,034 and 700,376 is: 1,085,154.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,034 : 700,376 = 700,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,034/700,376 = 700,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,034x = 700,376 × 700,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,034x = 490,526,541,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,526,541,376/452,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085,154.08

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