Finding the Third Proportional to 682,858 and 983,615
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Solution
The third proportional to 682,858 and 983,615 is: 1,416,836.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,858 : 983,615 = 983,615 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,858/983,615 = 983,615/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,858x = 983,615 × 983,615 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,858x = 967,498,468,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 967,498,468,225/682,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,416,836.98
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