Finding the Third Proportional to 996,586.50 and 1,546,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 996,586.50 and 1,546,092 is: 2,398,588.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
996,586.50 : 1,546,092 = 1,546,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
996,586.50/1,546,092 = 1,546,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
996,586.50x = 1,546,092 × 1,546,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
996,586.50x = 2,390,400,472,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,390,400,472,464/996,586.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,398,588.05
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