Finding the Third Proportional to 683,524 and 1,468,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 683,524 and 1,468,232 is: 3,153,810.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
683,524 : 1,468,232 = 1,468,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
683,524/1,468,232 = 1,468,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
683,524x = 1,468,232 × 1,468,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
683,524x = 2,155,705,205,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,155,705,205,824/683,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,153,810.56
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