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Finding the Third Proportional to 457,916 and 700,470

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Solution

The third proportional to 457,916 and 700,470 is: 1,071,502.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,916 : 700,470 = 700,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,916/700,470 = 700,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,916x = 700,470 × 700,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,916x = 490,658,220,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,658,220,900/457,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071,502.68

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