Finding the Third Proportional to 996,824 and 2,124,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 996,824 and 2,124,128 is: 4,526,295.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
996,824 : 2,124,128 = 2,124,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
996,824/2,124,128 = 2,124,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
996,824x = 2,124,128 × 2,124,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
996,824x = 4,511,919,760,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,511,919,760,384/996,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,526,295.27
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