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Finding the Third Proportional to 430,067 and 683,116

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Solution

The third proportional to 430,067 and 683,116 is: 1,085,057.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,067 : 683,116 = 683,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,067/683,116 = 683,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,067x = 683,116 × 683,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,067x = 466,647,469,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,647,469,456/430,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085,057.61

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