Finding the Third Proportional to 682,734 and 983,453
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Solution
The third proportional to 682,734 and 983,453 is: 1,416,627.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,734 : 983,453 = 983,453 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,734/983,453 = 983,453/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,734x = 983,453 × 983,453 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,734x = 967,179,803,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 967,179,803,209/682,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,416,627.56
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