Finding the Third Proportional to 994,884 and 2,131,695.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 994,884 and 2,131,695.50 is: 4,567,493.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
994,884 : 2,131,695.50 = 2,131,695.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
994,884/2,131,695.50 = 2,131,695.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
994,884x = 2,131,695.50 × 2,131,695.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
994,884x = 4,544,125,704,720.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,544,125,704,720.25/994,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,567,493.00
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