Finding the Third Proportional to 683,820 and 1,775,163
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Solution
The third proportional to 683,820 and 1,775,163 is: 4,608,235.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
683,820 : 1,775,163 = 1,775,163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
683,820/1,775,163 = 1,775,163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
683,820x = 1,775,163 × 1,775,163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
683,820x = 3,151,203,676,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,151,203,676,569/683,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,608,235.61
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