Finding the Third Proportional to 422,613 and 996,615
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Solution
The third proportional to 422,613 and 996,615 is: 2,350,238.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
422,613 : 996,615 = 996,615 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
422,613/996,615 = 996,615/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
422,613x = 996,615 × 996,615 - Step 4: Simplify right side
422,613x = 993,241,458,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 993,241,458,225/422,613 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,350,238.77
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