Finding the Third Proportional to 683,406 and 1,498,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 683,406 and 1,498,446 is: 3,285,514.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
683,406 : 1,498,446 = 1,498,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
683,406/1,498,446 = 1,498,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
683,406x = 1,498,446 × 1,498,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
683,406x = 2,245,340,414,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,245,340,414,916/683,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,285,514.64
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