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Finding the Third Proportional to 457,906 and 700,458

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Solution

The third proportional to 457,906 and 700,458 is: 1,071,489.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,906 : 700,458 = 700,458 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,906/700,458 = 700,458/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,906x = 700,458 × 700,458
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,906x = 490,641,409,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,641,409,764/457,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071,489.37

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