Finding the Third Proportional to 682,556 and 1,483,213
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Solution
The third proportional to 682,556 and 1,483,213 is: 3,223,062.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,556 : 1,483,213 = 1,483,213 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,556/1,483,213 = 1,483,213/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,556x = 1,483,213 × 1,483,213 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,556x = 2,199,920,803,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,199,920,803,369/682,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,223,062.73
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