Finding the Third Proportional to 683,634 and 1,495,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 683,634 and 1,495,992 is: 3,273,669.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
683,634 : 1,495,992 = 1,495,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
683,634/1,495,992 = 1,495,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
683,634x = 1,495,992 × 1,495,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
683,634x = 2,237,992,064,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,237,992,064,064/683,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,273,669.92
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