Finding the Third Proportional to 996,297 and 2,063,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 996,297 and 2,063,484 is: 4,273,792.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
996,297 : 2,063,484 = 2,063,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
996,297/2,063,484 = 2,063,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
996,297x = 2,063,484 × 2,063,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
996,297x = 4,257,966,218,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,257,966,218,256/996,297 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,273,792.07
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