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Finding the Third Proportional to 457,908 and 700,533

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Solution

The third proportional to 457,908 and 700,533 is: 1,071,714.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,908 : 700,533 = 700,533 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,908/700,533 = 700,533/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,908x = 700,533 × 700,533
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,908x = 490,746,484,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,746,484,089/457,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071,714.15

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