Finding the Third Proportional to 627,294 and 1,358,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 627,294 and 1,358,268 is: 2,941,032.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
627,294 : 1,358,268 = 1,358,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
627,294/1,358,268 = 1,358,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
627,294x = 1,358,268 × 1,358,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
627,294x = 1,844,891,959,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,844,891,959,824/627,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,941,032.37
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