Finding the Third Proportional to 996,865.50 and 2,161,995
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Solution
The third proportional to 996,865.50 and 2,161,995 is: 4,688,919.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
996,865.50 : 2,161,995 = 2,161,995 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
996,865.50/2,161,995 = 2,161,995/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
996,865.50x = 2,161,995 × 2,161,995 - Step 4: Simplify right side
996,865.50x = 4,674,222,380,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,674,222,380,025/996,865.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,688,919.80
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