Finding the Third Proportional to 628,312 and 1,356,272
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Solution
The third proportional to 628,312 and 1,356,272 is: 2,927,643.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
628,312 : 1,356,272 = 1,356,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
628,312/1,356,272 = 1,356,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
628,312x = 1,356,272 × 1,356,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
628,312x = 1,839,473,737,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,839,473,737,984/628,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,927,643.81
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