Finding the Third Proportional to 629,438 and 1,347,223
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Solution
The third proportional to 629,438 and 1,347,223 is: 2,883,540.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
629,438 : 1,347,223 = 1,347,223 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
629,438/1,347,223 = 1,347,223/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
629,438x = 1,347,223 × 1,347,223 - Step 4: Simplify right side
629,438x = 1,815,009,811,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,815,009,811,729/629,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,883,540.26
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