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Finding the Third Proportional to 996,248 and 2,161,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 996,248 and 2,161,840 is: 4,691,153.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,248 : 2,161,840 = 2,161,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,248/2,161,840 = 2,161,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,248x = 2,161,840 × 2,161,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,248x = 4,673,552,185,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,673,552,185,600/996,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691,153.39

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