Finding the Third Proportional to 629,529 and 1,359,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 629,529 and 1,359,570 is: 2,936,211.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
629,529 : 1,359,570 = 1,359,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
629,529/1,359,570 = 1,359,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
629,529x = 1,359,570 × 1,359,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
629,529x = 1,848,430,584,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,848,430,584,900/629,529 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,936,211.97
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