Finding the Third Proportional to 682,554 and 1,483,209
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Solution
The third proportional to 682,554 and 1,483,209 is: 3,223,054.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,554 : 1,483,209 = 1,483,209 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,554/1,483,209 = 1,483,209/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,554x = 1,483,209 × 1,483,209 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,554x = 2,199,908,937,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,199,908,937,681/682,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,223,054.79
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