Finding the Third Proportional to 683,790 and 1,487,986.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 683,790 and 1,487,986.13 is: 3,237,986.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
683,790 : 1,487,986.13 = 1,487,986.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
683,790/1,487,986.13 = 1,487,986.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
683,790x = 1,487,986.13 × 1,487,986.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
683,790x = 2,214,102,708,192.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,214,102,708,192.52/683,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,237,986.38
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