Finding the Third Proportional to 682,717 and 983,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 682,717 and 983,430 is: 1,416,596.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,717 : 983,430 = 983,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,717/983,430 = 983,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,717x = 983,430 × 983,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,717x = 967,134,564,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 967,134,564,900/682,717 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,416,596.58
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