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Finding the Third Proportional to 683,208 and 973,244.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 683,208 and 973,244.25 is: 1,386,407.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683,208 : 973,244.25 = 973,244.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683,208/973,244.25 = 973,244.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683,208x = 973,244.25 × 973,244.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683,208x = 947,204,370,158.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,204,370,158.06/683,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386,407.02

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