Finding the Third Proportional to 628,677 and 1,286,406
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Solution
The third proportional to 628,677 and 1,286,406 is: 2,632,258.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
628,677 : 1,286,406 = 1,286,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
628,677/1,286,406 = 1,286,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
628,677x = 1,286,406 × 1,286,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
628,677x = 1,654,840,396,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,654,840,396,836/628,677 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,632,258.53
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