Finding the Third Proportional to 994,493 and 2,177,059
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Solution
The third proportional to 994,493 and 2,177,059 is: 4,765,831.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
994,493 : 2,177,059 = 2,177,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
994,493/2,177,059 = 2,177,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
994,493x = 2,177,059 × 2,177,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
994,493x = 4,739,585,889,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,739,585,889,481/994,493 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,765,831.32
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