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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,631 and 683,337

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,631 and 683,337 is: 1,004,989.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,631 : 683,337 = 683,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,631/683,337 = 683,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,631x = 683,337 × 683,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,631x = 466,949,455,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,949,455,569/464,631
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004,989.89

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