Finding the Third Proportional to 694,332 and 1,407,982.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 694,332 and 1,407,982.50 is: 2,855,139.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
694,332 : 1,407,982.50 = 1,407,982.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
694,332/1,407,982.50 = 1,407,982.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
694,332x = 1,407,982.50 × 1,407,982.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
694,332x = 1,982,414,720,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,982,414,720,306.25/694,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,855,139.50
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