Finding the Third Proportional to 628,016 and 1,360,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 628,016 and 1,360,288 is: 2,946,395.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
628,016 : 1,360,288 = 1,360,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
628,016/1,360,288 = 1,360,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
628,016x = 1,360,288 × 1,360,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
628,016x = 1,850,383,442,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,850,383,442,944/628,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,946,395.38
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