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Finding the Third Proportional to 682,715 and 983,427

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Solution

The third proportional to 682,715 and 983,427 is: 1,416,592.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,715 : 983,427 = 983,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,715/983,427 = 983,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,715x = 983,427 × 983,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,715x = 967,128,664,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,128,664,329/682,715
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416,592.08

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