Finding the Third Proportional to 694,334 and 1,407,987
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Solution
The third proportional to 694,334 and 1,407,987 is: 2,855,149.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
694,334 : 1,407,987 = 1,407,987 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
694,334/1,407,987 = 1,407,987/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
694,334x = 1,407,987 × 1,407,987 - Step 4: Simplify right side
694,334x = 1,982,427,392,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,982,427,392,169/694,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,855,149.53
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