Finding the Third Proportional to 628,876 and 1,357,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 628,876 and 1,357,346 is: 2,929,652.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
628,876 : 1,357,346 = 1,357,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
628,876/1,357,346 = 1,357,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
628,876x = 1,357,346 × 1,357,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
628,876x = 1,842,388,163,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,842,388,163,716/628,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,929,652.53
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