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Finding the Third Proportional to 455,828 and 707,634

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Solution

The third proportional to 455,828 and 707,634 is: 1,098,541.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,828 : 707,634 = 707,634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,828/707,634 = 707,634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,828x = 707,634 × 707,634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,828x = 500,745,877,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,745,877,956/455,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098,541.29

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