Finding the Third Proportional to 996,878 and 2,135,506
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Solution
The third proportional to 996,878 and 2,135,506 is: 4,574,667.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
996,878 : 2,135,506 = 2,135,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
996,878/2,135,506 = 2,135,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
996,878x = 2,135,506 × 2,135,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
996,878x = 4,560,385,876,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,560,385,876,036/996,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,574,667.99
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