Finding the Third Proportional to 322,293 and 683,005
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Solution
The third proportional to 322,293 and 683,005 is: 1,447,427.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,293 : 683,005 = 683,005 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,293/683,005 = 683,005/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,293x = 683,005 × 683,005 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,293x = 466,495,830,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 466,495,830,025/322,293 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,447,427.74
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