Finding the Third Proportional to 628,620 and 1,356,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 628,620 and 1,356,816 is: 2,928,557.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
628,620 : 1,356,816 = 1,356,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
628,620/1,356,816 = 1,356,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
628,620x = 1,356,816 × 1,356,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
628,620x = 1,840,949,657,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,840,949,657,856/628,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,928,557.25
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