Finding the Third Proportional to 629,690 and 1,358,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 629,690 and 1,358,884 is: 2,932,499.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
629,690 : 1,358,884 = 1,358,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
629,690/1,358,884 = 1,358,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
629,690x = 1,358,884 × 1,358,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
629,690x = 1,846,565,725,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,846,565,725,456/629,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,932,499.68
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