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Finding the Third Proportional to 483 and 843

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Solution

The third proportional to 483 and 843 is: 1,471.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483 : 843 = 843 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483/843 = 843/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483x = 843 × 843
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483x = 710,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,649/483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.32

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