Finding the Third Proportional to 683,598 and 1,495,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 683,598 and 1,495,852 is: 3,273,229.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
683,598 : 1,495,852 = 1,495,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
683,598/1,495,852 = 1,495,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
683,598x = 1,495,852 × 1,495,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
683,598x = 2,237,573,205,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,237,573,205,904/683,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,273,229.60
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