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Finding the Third Proportional to 455,826 and 707,631

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Solution

The third proportional to 455,826 and 707,631 is: 1,098,536.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,826 : 707,631 = 707,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,826/707,631 = 707,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,826x = 707,631 × 707,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,826x = 500,741,632,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,741,632,161/455,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098,536.79

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