Finding the Third Proportional to 683,838 and 1,582,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 683,838 and 1,582,963 is: 3,664,277.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
683,838 : 1,582,963 = 1,582,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
683,838/1,582,963 = 1,582,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
683,838x = 1,582,963 × 1,582,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
683,838x = 2,505,771,859,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,505,771,859,369/683,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,664,277.01
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