Finding the Third Proportional to 996,069 and 2,201,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 996,069 and 2,201,472 is: 4,865,605.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
996,069 : 2,201,472 = 2,201,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
996,069/2,201,472 = 2,201,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
996,069x = 2,201,472 × 2,201,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
996,069x = 4,846,478,966,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,846,478,966,784/996,069 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,865,605.66
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