Finding the Third Proportional to 682,740 and 983,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 682,740 and 983,460 is: 1,416,635.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,740 : 983,460 = 983,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,740/983,460 = 983,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,740x = 983,460 × 983,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,740x = 967,193,571,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 967,193,571,600/682,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,416,635.28
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