Finding the Third Proportional to 682,824 and 983,631
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Solution
The third proportional to 682,824 and 983,631 is: 1,416,953.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,824 : 983,631 = 983,631 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,824/983,631 = 983,631/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,824x = 983,631 × 983,631 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,824x = 967,529,944,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 967,529,944,161/682,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,416,953.63
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