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Finding the Third Proportional to 683,075 and 1,484,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 683,075 and 1,484,275 is: 3,225,227.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683,075 : 1,484,275 = 1,484,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683,075/1,484,275 = 1,484,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683,075x = 1,484,275 × 1,484,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683,075x = 2,203,072,275,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,072,275,625/683,075
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225,227.50

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