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Finding the Third Proportional to 456 and 683

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Solution

The third proportional to 456 and 683 is: 1,023.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456 : 683 = 683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456/683 = 683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456x = 683 × 683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456x = 466,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,489/456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.00

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