Finding the Third Proportional to 629,436 and 1,347,219
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Solution
The third proportional to 629,436 and 1,347,219 is: 2,883,532.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
629,436 : 1,347,219 = 1,347,219 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
629,436/1,347,219 = 1,347,219/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
629,436x = 1,347,219 × 1,347,219 - Step 4: Simplify right side
629,436x = 1,814,999,033,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,814,999,033,961/629,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,883,532.30
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