Finding the Third Proportional to 683,343 and 1,365,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 683,343 and 1,365,876 is: 2,730,132.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
683,343 : 1,365,876 = 1,365,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
683,343/1,365,876 = 1,365,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
683,343x = 1,365,876 × 1,365,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
683,343x = 1,865,617,247,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,865,617,247,376/683,343 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,730,132.96
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