Finding the Third Proportional to 626,668 and 1,286,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 626,668 and 1,286,512 is: 2,641,132.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
626,668 : 1,286,512 = 1,286,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
626,668/1,286,512 = 1,286,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
626,668x = 1,286,512 × 1,286,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
626,668x = 1,655,113,126,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,655,113,126,144/626,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,641,132.35
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