Finding the Third Proportional to 682,816 and 983,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 682,816 and 983,552 is: 1,416,742.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,816 : 983,552 = 983,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,816/983,552 = 983,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,816x = 983,552 × 983,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,816x = 967,374,536,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 967,374,536,704/682,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,416,742.63
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