Finding the Third Proportional to 683,574 and 1,472,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 683,574 and 1,472,331 is: 3,171,212.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
683,574 : 1,472,331 = 1,472,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
683,574/1,472,331 = 1,472,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
683,574x = 1,472,331 × 1,472,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
683,574x = 2,167,758,573,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,167,758,573,561/683,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,171,212.73
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