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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,983.50 and 683,807

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,983.50 and 683,807 is: 1,034,533.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,983.50 : 683,807 = 683,807 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,983.50/683,807 = 683,807/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,983.50x = 683,807 × 683,807
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,983.50x = 467,592,013,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,592,013,249/451,983.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034,533.37

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