Finding the Third Proportional to 996,544 and 2,339,545.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 996,544 and 2,339,545.50 is: 5,492,455.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
996,544 : 2,339,545.50 = 2,339,545.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
996,544/2,339,545.50 = 2,339,545.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
996,544x = 2,339,545.50 × 2,339,545.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
996,544x = 5,473,473,146,570.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,473,473,146,570.25/996,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,492,455.07
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