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Finding the Third Proportional to 457,872 and 700,416

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Solution

The third proportional to 457,872 and 700,416 is: 1,071,440.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,872 : 700,416 = 700,416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,872/700,416 = 700,416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,872x = 700,416 × 700,416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,872x = 490,582,573,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,582,573,056/457,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071,440.43

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