Finding the Third Proportional to 626,882 and 1,378,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 626,882 and 1,378,164 is: 3,029,814.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
626,882 : 1,378,164 = 1,378,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
626,882/1,378,164 = 1,378,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
626,882x = 1,378,164 × 1,378,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
626,882x = 1,899,336,010,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,899,336,010,896/626,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,029,814.24
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