Finding the Third Proportional to 694,500 and 1,408,305
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Solution
The third proportional to 694,500 and 1,408,305 is: 2,855,756.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
694,500 : 1,408,305 = 1,408,305 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
694,500/1,408,305 = 1,408,305/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
694,500x = 1,408,305 × 1,408,305 - Step 4: Simplify right side
694,500x = 1,983,322,973,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,983,322,973,025/694,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,855,756.62
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