Finding the Third Proportional to 629,724 and 1,358,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 629,724 and 1,358,940 is: 2,932,583.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
629,724 : 1,358,940 = 1,358,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
629,724/1,358,940 = 1,358,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
629,724x = 1,358,940 × 1,358,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
629,724x = 1,846,717,923,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,846,717,923,600/629,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,932,583.04
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