Finding the Third Proportional to 996,876 and 2,135,502
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Solution
The third proportional to 996,876 and 2,135,502 is: 4,574,660.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
996,876 : 2,135,502 = 2,135,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
996,876/2,135,502 = 2,135,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
996,876x = 2,135,502 × 2,135,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
996,876x = 4,560,368,792,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,560,368,792,004/996,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,574,660.03
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