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Finding the Third Proportional to 452,044 and 700,386

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Solution

The third proportional to 452,044 and 700,386 is: 1,085,161.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,044 : 700,386 = 700,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,044/700,386 = 700,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,044x = 700,386 × 700,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,044x = 490,540,548,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,540,548,996/452,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085,161.07

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