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Finding the Third Proportional to 457,841 and 700,374

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Solution

The third proportional to 457,841 and 700,374 is: 1,071,384.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,841 : 700,374 = 700,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,841/700,374 = 700,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,841x = 700,374 × 700,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,841x = 490,523,739,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,523,739,876/457,841
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071,384.48

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