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Finding the Third Proportional to 430,083 and 683,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 430,083 and 683,262 is: 1,085,481.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,083 : 683,262 = 683,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,083/683,262 = 683,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,083x = 683,262 × 683,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,083x = 466,846,960,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,846,960,644/430,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085,481.08

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