Finding the Third Proportional to 683,543.81 and 1,472,261.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 683,543.81 and 1,472,261.06 is: 3,171,051.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
683,543.81 : 1,472,261.06 = 1,472,261.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
683,543.81/1,472,261.06 = 1,472,261.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
683,543.81x = 1,472,261.06 × 1,472,261.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
683,543.81x = 2,167,552,636,153.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,167,552,636,153.63/683,543.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,171,051.51
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