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Finding the Third Proportional to 457,946 and 700,518

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Solution

The third proportional to 457,946 and 700,518 is: 1,071,579.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,946 : 700,518 = 700,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,946/700,518 = 700,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,946x = 700,518 × 700,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,946x = 490,725,468,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,725,468,324/457,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071,579.33

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