Finding the Third Proportional to 683,382 and 1,041,921
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Solution
The third proportional to 683,382 and 1,041,921 is: 1,588,568.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
683,382 : 1,041,921 = 1,041,921 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
683,382/1,041,921 = 1,041,921/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
683,382x = 1,041,921 × 1,041,921 - Step 4: Simplify right side
683,382x = 1,085,599,370,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,085,599,370,241/683,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,588,568.87
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