Finding the Third Proportional to 996,622 and 2,134,403
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Solution
The third proportional to 996,622 and 2,134,403 is: 4,571,117.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
996,622 : 2,134,403 = 2,134,403 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
996,622/2,134,403 = 2,134,403/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
996,622x = 2,134,403 × 2,134,403 - Step 4: Simplify right side
996,622x = 4,555,676,166,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,555,676,166,409/996,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,571,117.40
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