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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,832 : 1,357,292 = 1,357,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,832/1,357,292 = 1,357,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,832x = 1,357,292 × 1,357,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,832x = 1,842,241,573,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,241,573,264/628,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929,624.40

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