Finding the Third Proportional to 683,583.75 and 1,495,881
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Solution
The third proportional to 683,583.75 and 1,495,881 is: 3,273,424.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
683,583.75 : 1,495,881 = 1,495,881 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
683,583.75/1,495,881 = 1,495,881/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
683,583.75x = 1,495,881 × 1,495,881 - Step 4: Simplify right side
683,583.75x = 2,237,659,966,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,237,659,966,161/683,583.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,273,424.75
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