Finding the Third Proportional to 683,472 and 1,596,899
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Solution
The third proportional to 683,472 and 1,596,899 is: 3,731,076.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
683,472 : 1,596,899 = 1,596,899 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
683,472/1,596,899 = 1,596,899/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
683,472x = 1,596,899 × 1,596,899 - Step 4: Simplify right side
683,472x = 2,550,086,416,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,550,086,416,201/683,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,731,076.64
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