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Finding the Third Proportional to 455,824 and 707,628

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Solution

The third proportional to 455,824 and 707,628 is: 1,098,532.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,824 : 707,628 = 707,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,824/707,628 = 707,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,824x = 707,628 × 707,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,824x = 500,737,386,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,737,386,384/455,824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098,532.30

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