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Finding the Third Proportional to 458,972 and 701,604

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Solution

The third proportional to 458,972 and 701,604 is: 1,072,501.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,972 : 701,604 = 701,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,972/701,604 = 701,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,972x = 701,604 × 701,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,972x = 492,248,172,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,248,172,816/458,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072,501.53

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