Finding the Third Proportional to 626,694 and 1,286,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 626,694 and 1,286,568 is: 2,641,252.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
626,694 : 1,286,568 = 1,286,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
626,694/1,286,568 = 1,286,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
626,694x = 1,286,568 × 1,286,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
626,694x = 1,655,257,218,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,655,257,218,624/626,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,641,252.70
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