Finding the Third Proportional to 683,204 and 973,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 683,204 and 973,236 is: 1,386,391.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
683,204 : 973,236 = 973,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
683,204/973,236 = 973,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
683,204x = 973,236 × 973,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
683,204x = 947,188,311,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 947,188,311,696/683,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,386,391.64
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