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Finding the Third Proportional to 682,858 and 983,615

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Solution

The third proportional to 682,858 and 983,615 is: 1,416,836.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,858 : 983,615 = 983,615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,858/983,615 = 983,615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,858x = 983,615 × 983,615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,858x = 967,498,468,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,498,468,225/682,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416,836.98

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