Finding the Third Proportional to 996,372 and 2,184,244.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 996,372 and 2,184,244.88 is: 4,788,297.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
996,372 : 2,184,244.88 = 2,184,244.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
996,372/2,184,244.88 = 2,184,244.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
996,372x = 2,184,244.88 × 2,184,244.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
996,372x = 4,770,925,673,963.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,770,925,673,963.77/996,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,788,297.62
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