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Finding the Third Proportional to 457,121 and 697,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 457,121 and 697,284 is: 1,063,624.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,121 : 697,284 = 697,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,121/697,284 = 697,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,121x = 697,284 × 697,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,121x = 486,204,976,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,204,976,656/457,121
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063,624.24

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