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Finding the Third Proportional to 457,902 and 700,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 457,902 and 700,524 is: 1,071,700.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,902 : 700,524 = 700,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,902/700,524 = 700,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,902x = 700,524 × 700,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,902x = 490,733,874,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,733,874,576/457,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071,700.66

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