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Finding the Third Proportional to 457,906 and 700,530

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Solution

The third proportional to 457,906 and 700,530 is: 1,071,709.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,906 : 700,530 = 700,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,906/700,530 = 700,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,906x = 700,530 × 700,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,906x = 490,742,280,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,742,280,900/457,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071,709.65

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