Finding the Third Proportional to 994,926 and 2,131,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 994,926 and 2,131,802 is: 4,567,756.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
994,926 : 2,131,802 = 2,131,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
994,926/2,131,802 = 2,131,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
994,926x = 2,131,802 × 2,131,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
994,926x = 4,544,579,767,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,544,579,767,204/994,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,567,756.56
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