Finding the Third Proportional to 292,170 and 628,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,170 and 628,728 is: 1,352,975.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,170 : 628,728 = 628,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,170/628,728 = 628,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,170x = 628,728 × 628,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,170x = 395,298,897,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 395,298,897,984/292,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,352,975.66
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