Finding the Third Proportional to 683,596 and 1,472,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 683,596 and 1,472,374 is: 3,171,295.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
683,596 : 1,472,374 = 1,472,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
683,596/1,472,374 = 1,472,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
683,596x = 1,472,374 × 1,472,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
683,596x = 2,167,885,195,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,167,885,195,876/683,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,171,295.91
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