Finding the Third Proportional to 683,266.50 and 1,495,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 683,266.50 and 1,495,242 is: 3,272,147.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
683,266.50 : 1,495,242 = 1,495,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
683,266.50/1,495,242 = 1,495,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
683,266.50x = 1,495,242 × 1,495,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
683,266.50x = 2,235,748,638,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,235,748,638,564/683,266.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,272,147.31
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