Finding the Third Proportional to 922,698 and 1,996,983
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Solution
The third proportional to 922,698 and 1,996,983 is: 4,322,043.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
922,698 : 1,996,983 = 1,996,983 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
922,698/1,996,983 = 1,996,983/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
922,698x = 1,996,983 × 1,996,983 - Step 4: Simplify right side
922,698x = 3,987,941,102,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,987,941,102,289/922,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,322,043.73
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