Finding the Third Proportional to 683,316 and 1,479,303
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Solution
The third proportional to 683,316 and 1,479,303 is: 3,202,526.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
683,316 : 1,479,303 = 1,479,303 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
683,316/1,479,303 = 1,479,303/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
683,316x = 1,479,303 × 1,479,303 - Step 4: Simplify right side
683,316x = 2,188,337,365,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,188,337,365,809/683,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,202,526.16
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