Finding the Third Proportional to 682,999 and 1,498,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 682,999 and 1,498,859 is: 3,289,284.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,999 : 1,498,859 = 1,498,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,999/1,498,859 = 1,498,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,999x = 1,498,859 × 1,498,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,999x = 2,246,578,301,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,246,578,301,881/682,999 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,289,284.91
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