Finding the Third Proportional to 683,728 and 1,496,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 683,728 and 1,496,352 is: 3,274,795.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
683,728 : 1,496,352 = 1,496,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
683,728/1,496,352 = 1,496,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
683,728x = 1,496,352 × 1,496,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
683,728x = 2,239,069,307,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,239,069,307,904/683,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,274,795.40
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