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Finding the Third Proportional to 430,067 and 683,117

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Solution

The third proportional to 430,067 and 683,117 is: 1,085,060.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,067 : 683,117 = 683,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,067/683,117 = 683,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,067x = 683,117 × 683,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,067x = 466,648,835,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,648,835,689/430,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085,060.78

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