Finding the Third Proportional to 629,122 and 1,368,837
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Solution
The third proportional to 629,122 and 1,368,837 is: 2,978,301.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
629,122 : 1,368,837 = 1,368,837 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
629,122/1,368,837 = 1,368,837/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
629,122x = 1,368,837 × 1,368,837 - Step 4: Simplify right side
629,122x = 1,873,714,732,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,873,714,732,569/629,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,978,301.08
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