Finding the Third Proportional to 629,280 and 1,358,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 629,280 and 1,358,736 is: 2,933,771.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
629,280 : 1,358,736 = 1,358,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
629,280/1,358,736 = 1,358,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
629,280x = 1,358,736 × 1,358,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
629,280x = 1,846,163,517,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,846,163,517,696/629,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,933,771.16
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