Finding the Third Proportional to 996,070 and 2,132,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 996,070 and 2,132,108 is: 4,563,820.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
996,070 : 2,132,108 = 2,132,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
996,070/2,132,108 = 2,132,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
996,070x = 2,132,108 × 2,132,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
996,070x = 4,545,884,523,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,545,884,523,664/996,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,563,820.34
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