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Finding the Third Proportional to 457,844 and 700,377

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Solution

The third proportional to 457,844 and 700,377 is: 1,071,386.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,844 : 700,377 = 700,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,844/700,377 = 700,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,844x = 700,377 × 700,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,844x = 490,527,942,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,527,942,129/457,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071,386.63

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