Finding the Third Proportional to 629,710 and 1,358,914
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Solution
The third proportional to 629,710 and 1,358,914 is: 2,932,536.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
629,710 : 1,358,914 = 1,358,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
629,710/1,358,914 = 1,358,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
629,710x = 1,358,914 × 1,358,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
629,710x = 1,846,647,259,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,846,647,259,396/629,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,932,536.02
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