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Finding the Third Proportional to 628,548 and 1,356,696

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Solution

The third proportional to 628,548 and 1,356,696 is: 2,928,374.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,548 : 1,356,696 = 1,356,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,548/1,356,696 = 1,356,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,548x = 1,356,696 × 1,356,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,548x = 1,840,624,036,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,624,036,416/628,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928,374.66

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