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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,920 : 1,357,470 = 1,357,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,920/1,357,470 = 1,357,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,920x = 1,357,470 × 1,357,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,920x = 1,842,724,800,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,724,800,900/628,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929,982.83

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