Finding the Third Proportional to 628,682 and 1,286,415.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 628,682 and 1,286,415.50 is: 2,632,276.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
628,682 : 1,286,415.50 = 1,286,415.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
628,682/1,286,415.50 = 1,286,415.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
628,682x = 1,286,415.50 × 1,286,415.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
628,682x = 1,654,864,838,640.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,654,864,838,640.25/628,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,632,276.47
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