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