Finding the Third Proportional to 628,916 and 1,364,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 628,916 and 1,364,136 is: 2,958,848.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
628,916 : 1,364,136 = 1,364,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
628,916/1,364,136 = 1,364,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
628,916x = 1,364,136 × 1,364,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
628,916x = 1,860,867,026,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,860,867,026,496/628,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,958,848.28
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