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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,428 and 700,820

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,428 and 700,820 is: 1,071,375.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,428 : 700,820 = 700,820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,428/700,820 = 700,820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,428x = 700,820 × 700,820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,428x = 491,148,672,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,148,672,400/458,428
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071,375.82

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