Finding the Third Proportional to 683,416 and 1,498,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 683,416 and 1,498,464 is: 3,285,545.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
683,416 : 1,498,464 = 1,498,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
683,416/1,498,464 = 1,498,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
683,416x = 1,498,464 × 1,498,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
683,416x = 2,245,394,359,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,245,394,359,296/683,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,285,545.49
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