Finding the Third Proportional to 996,262 and 1,494,575
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Solution
The third proportional to 996,262 and 1,494,575 is: 2,242,135.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
996,262 : 1,494,575 = 1,494,575 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
996,262/1,494,575 = 1,494,575/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
996,262x = 1,494,575 × 1,494,575 - Step 4: Simplify right side
996,262x = 2,233,754,430,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,233,754,430,625/996,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,242,135.53
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