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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694,332 : 1,407,982.50 = 1,407,982.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694,332/1,407,982.50 = 1,407,982.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694,332x = 1,407,982.50 × 1,407,982.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694,332x = 1,982,414,720,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982,414,720,306.25/694,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855,139.50

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