Finding the Third Proportional to 683,860 and 1,493,594
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Solution
The third proportional to 683,860 and 1,493,594 is: 3,262,104.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
683,860 : 1,493,594 = 1,493,594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
683,860/1,493,594 = 1,493,594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
683,860x = 1,493,594 × 1,493,594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
683,860x = 2,230,823,036,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,230,823,036,836/683,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,262,104.87
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