Finding the Third Proportional to 996,873 and 2,135,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 996,873 and 2,135,496 is: 4,574,648.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
996,873 : 2,135,496 = 2,135,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
996,873/2,135,496 = 2,135,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
996,873x = 2,135,496 × 2,135,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
996,873x = 4,560,343,166,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,560,343,166,016/996,873 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,574,648.09
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