Finding the Third Proportional to 992,567.25 and 2,174,175
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Solution
The third proportional to 992,567.25 and 2,174,175 is: 4,762,434.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
992,567.25 : 2,174,175 = 2,174,175 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
992,567.25/2,174,175 = 2,174,175/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
992,567.25x = 2,174,175 × 2,174,175 - Step 4: Simplify right side
992,567.25x = 4,727,036,930,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,727,036,930,625/992,567.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,762,434.92
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