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Finding the Third Proportional to 457,946 and 700,554

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Solution

The third proportional to 457,946 and 700,554 is: 1,071,689.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,946 : 700,554 = 700,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,946/700,554 = 700,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,946x = 700,554 × 700,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,946x = 490,775,906,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,775,906,916/457,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071,689.47

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