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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,856 and 699,948

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,856 and 699,948 is: 1,067,714.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,856 : 699,948 = 699,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,856/699,948 = 699,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,856x = 699,948 × 699,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,856x = 489,927,202,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,927,202,704/458,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067,714.50

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