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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,734 and 708,556

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,734 and 708,556 is: 1,094,428.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,734 : 708,556 = 708,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,734/708,556 = 708,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,734x = 708,556 × 708,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,734x = 502,051,605,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,051,605,136/458,734
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094,428.59

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