Finding the Third Proportional to 465,678 and 683,182.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 465,678 and 683,182.13 is: 1,002,275.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,678 : 683,182.13 = 683,182.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,678/683,182.13 = 683,182.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,678x = 683,182.13 × 683,182.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,678x = 466,737,815,919.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 466,737,815,919.52/465,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,002,275.86
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