Finding the Third Proportional to 683,600 and 1,495,846
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Solution
The third proportional to 683,600 and 1,495,846 is: 3,273,193.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
683,600 : 1,495,846 = 1,495,846 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
683,600/1,495,846 = 1,495,846/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
683,600x = 1,495,846 × 1,495,846 - Step 4: Simplify right side
683,600x = 2,237,555,255,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,237,555,255,716/683,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,273,193.76
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