Finding the Third Proportional to 994,930 and 2,131,810
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Solution
The third proportional to 994,930 and 2,131,810 is: 4,567,772.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
994,930 : 2,131,810 = 2,131,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
994,930/2,131,810 = 2,131,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
994,930x = 2,131,810 × 2,131,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
994,930x = 4,544,613,876,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,544,613,876,100/994,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,567,772.48
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