Finding the Third Proportional to 683,466 and 1,498,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 683,466 and 1,498,560 is: 3,285,726.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
683,466 : 1,498,560 = 1,498,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
683,466/1,498,560 = 1,498,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
683,466x = 1,498,560 × 1,498,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
683,466x = 2,245,682,073,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,245,682,073,600/683,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,285,726.10
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