Finding the Third Proportional to 626,868 and 1,358,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 626,868 and 1,358,712 is: 2,944,955.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
626,868 : 1,358,712 = 1,358,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
626,868/1,358,712 = 1,358,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
626,868x = 1,358,712 × 1,358,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
626,868x = 1,846,098,298,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,846,098,298,944/626,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,944,955.40
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