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Finding the Third Proportional to 457,944 and 700,515

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Solution

The third proportional to 457,944 and 700,515 is: 1,071,574.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,944 : 700,515 = 700,515 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,944/700,515 = 700,515/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,944x = 700,515 × 700,515
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,944x = 490,721,265,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,721,265,225/457,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071,574.83

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