Finding the Third Proportional to 683,586 and 1,472,351
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Solution
The third proportional to 683,586 and 1,472,351 is: 3,171,243.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
683,586 : 1,472,351 = 1,472,351 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
683,586/1,472,351 = 1,472,351/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
683,586x = 1,472,351 × 1,472,351 - Step 4: Simplify right side
683,586x = 2,167,817,467,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,167,817,467,201/683,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,171,243.22
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