Finding the Third Proportional to 682,738 and 983,458
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Solution
The third proportional to 682,738 and 983,458 is: 1,416,633.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,738 : 983,458 = 983,458 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,738/983,458 = 983,458/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,738x = 983,458 × 983,458 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,738x = 967,189,637,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 967,189,637,764/682,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,416,633.67
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