Finding the Third Proportional to 683,585 and 1,472,353
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Solution
The third proportional to 683,585 and 1,472,353 is: 3,171,256.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
683,585 : 1,472,353 = 1,472,353 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
683,585/1,472,353 = 1,472,353/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
683,585x = 1,472,353 × 1,472,353 - Step 4: Simplify right side
683,585x = 2,167,823,356,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,167,823,356,609/683,585 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,171,256.47
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