Finding the Third Proportional to 694,498 and 1,408,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 694,498 and 1,408,314 is: 2,855,801.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
694,498 : 1,408,314 = 1,408,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
694,498/1,408,314 = 1,408,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
694,498x = 1,408,314 × 1,408,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
694,498x = 1,983,348,322,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,983,348,322,596/694,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,855,801.35
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