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Finding the Third Proportional to 683,231.63 and 973,275.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 683,231.63 and 973,275.75 is: 1,386,448.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683,231.63 : 973,275.75 = 973,275.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683,231.63/973,275.75 = 973,275.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683,231.63x = 973,275.75 × 973,275.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683,231.63x = 947,265,685,538.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,265,685,538.06/683,231.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386,448.83

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