Finding the Third Proportional to 995,069.63 and 2,176,303.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 995,069.63 and 2,176,303.88 is: 4,759,765.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
995,069.63 : 2,176,303.88 = 2,176,303.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
995,069.63/2,176,303.88 = 2,176,303.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
995,069.63x = 2,176,303.88 × 2,176,303.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
995,069.63x = 4,736,298,556,340.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,736,298,556,340.02/995,069.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,759,765.99
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