Finding the Third Proportional to 628,920 and 1,357,470
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Solution
The third proportional to 628,920 and 1,357,470 is: 2,929,982.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
628,920 : 1,357,470 = 1,357,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
628,920/1,357,470 = 1,357,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
628,920x = 1,357,470 × 1,357,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
628,920x = 1,842,724,800,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,842,724,800,900/628,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,929,982.83
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