Finding the Third Proportional to 683,313 and 1,495,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 683,313 and 1,495,344 is: 3,272,371.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
683,313 : 1,495,344 = 1,495,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
683,313/1,495,344 = 1,495,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
683,313x = 1,495,344 × 1,495,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
683,313x = 2,236,053,678,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,236,053,678,336/683,313 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,272,371.05
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