Finding the Third Proportional to 629,028 and 1,358,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 629,028 and 1,358,184 is: 2,932,562.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
629,028 : 1,358,184 = 1,358,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
629,028/1,358,184 = 1,358,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
629,028x = 1,358,184 × 1,358,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
629,028x = 1,844,663,777,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,844,663,777,856/629,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,932,562.27
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