Finding the Third Proportional to 629,228 and 1,363,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 629,228 and 1,363,434 is: 2,954,338.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
629,228 : 1,363,434 = 1,363,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
629,228/1,363,434 = 1,363,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
629,228x = 1,363,434 × 1,363,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
629,228x = 1,858,952,272,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,858,952,272,356/629,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,954,338.13
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