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Finding the Third Proportional to 700,638 and 1,451,100

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Solution

The third proportional to 700,638 and 1,451,100 is: 3,005,391.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,638 : 1,451,100 = 1,451,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,638/1,451,100 = 1,451,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,638x = 1,451,100 × 1,451,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,638x = 2,105,691,210,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,691,210,000/700,638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005,391.10

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