Finding the Third Proportional to 994,935 and 2,131,818
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Solution
The third proportional to 994,935 and 2,131,818 is: 4,567,783.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
994,935 : 2,131,818 = 2,131,818 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
994,935/2,131,818 = 2,131,818/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
994,935x = 2,131,818 × 2,131,818 - Step 4: Simplify right side
994,935x = 4,544,647,985,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,544,647,985,124/994,935 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,567,783.81
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