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Finding the Third Proportional to 442,827 and 683,883

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Solution

The third proportional to 442,827 and 683,883 is: 1,056,159.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,827 : 683,883 = 683,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,827/683,883 = 683,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,827x = 683,883 × 683,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,827x = 467,695,957,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,695,957,689/442,827
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056,159.53

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