Finding the Third Proportional to 628,628 and 1,356,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 628,628 and 1,356,832 is: 2,928,589.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
628,628 : 1,356,832 = 1,356,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
628,628/1,356,832 = 1,356,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
628,628x = 1,356,832 × 1,356,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
628,628x = 1,840,993,076,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,840,993,076,224/628,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,928,589.05
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