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Finding the Third Proportional to 996,260 and 1,556,604

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Solution

The third proportional to 996,260 and 1,556,604 is: 2,432,112.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,260 : 1,556,604 = 1,556,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,260/1,556,604 = 1,556,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,260x = 1,556,604 × 1,556,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,260x = 2,423,016,012,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,423,016,012,816/996,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432,112.11

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