Finding the Third Proportional to 628,832 and 1,357,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 628,832 and 1,357,292 is: 2,929,624.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
628,832 : 1,357,292 = 1,357,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
628,832/1,357,292 = 1,357,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
628,832x = 1,357,292 × 1,357,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
628,832x = 1,842,241,573,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,842,241,573,264/628,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,929,624.40
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