Finding the Third Proportional to 629,192 and 1,368,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 629,192 and 1,368,960 is: 2,978,504.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
629,192 : 1,368,960 = 1,368,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
629,192/1,368,960 = 1,368,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
629,192x = 1,368,960 × 1,368,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
629,192x = 1,874,051,481,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,874,051,481,600/629,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,978,504.94
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