Finding the Third Proportional to 628,550 and 1,356,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 628,550 and 1,356,700 is: 2,928,382.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
628,550 : 1,356,700 = 1,356,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
628,550/1,356,700 = 1,356,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
628,550x = 1,356,700 × 1,356,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
628,550x = 1,840,634,890,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,840,634,890,000/628,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,928,382.61
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