Finding the Third Proportional to 628,880 and 1,357,338
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Solution
The third proportional to 628,880 and 1,357,338 is: 2,929,599.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
628,880 : 1,357,338 = 1,357,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
628,880/1,357,338 = 1,357,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
628,880x = 1,357,338 × 1,357,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
628,880x = 1,842,366,446,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,842,366,446,244/628,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,929,599.36
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