Finding the Third Proportional to 683,863.50 and 1,488,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 683,863.50 and 1,488,138 is: 3,238,299.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
683,863.50 : 1,488,138 = 1,488,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
683,863.50/1,488,138 = 1,488,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
683,863.50x = 1,488,138 × 1,488,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
683,863.50x = 2,214,554,707,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,214,554,707,044/683,863.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,238,299.32
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