Finding the Third Proportional to 628,005 and 1,360,266
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Solution
The third proportional to 628,005 and 1,360,266 is: 2,946,351.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
628,005 : 1,360,266 = 1,360,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
628,005/1,360,266 = 1,360,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
628,005x = 1,360,266 × 1,360,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
628,005x = 1,850,323,590,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,850,323,590,756/628,005 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,946,351.69
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