Finding the Third Proportional to 683,950 and 1,173,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 683,950 and 1,173,544 is: 2,013,605.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
683,950 : 1,173,544 = 1,173,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
683,950/1,173,544 = 1,173,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
683,950x = 1,173,544 × 1,173,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
683,950x = 1,377,205,519,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,377,205,519,936/683,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,013,605.56
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