Finding the Third Proportional to 628,592 and 1,357,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 628,592 and 1,357,600 is: 2,932,073.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
628,592 : 1,357,600 = 1,357,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
628,592/1,357,600 = 1,357,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
628,592x = 1,357,600 × 1,357,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
628,592x = 1,843,077,760,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,843,077,760,000/628,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,932,073.20
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