Finding the Third Proportional to 683,578 and 1,472,338
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Solution
The third proportional to 683,578 and 1,472,338 is: 3,171,224.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
683,578 : 1,472,338 = 1,472,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
683,578/1,472,338 = 1,472,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
683,578x = 1,472,338 × 1,472,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
683,578x = 2,167,779,186,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,167,779,186,244/683,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,171,224.33
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