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Finding the Third Proportional to 457,941.75 and 700,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 457,941.75 and 700,512 is: 1,071,570.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,941.75 : 700,512 = 700,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,941.75/700,512 = 700,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,941.75x = 700,512 × 700,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,941.75x = 490,717,062,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,717,062,144/457,941.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071,570.92

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