Finding the Third Proportional to 996,904 and 2,193,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 996,904 and 2,193,176 is: 4,824,959.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
996,904 : 2,193,176 = 2,193,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
996,904/2,193,176 = 2,193,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
996,904x = 2,193,176 × 2,193,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
996,904x = 4,810,020,966,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,810,020,966,976/996,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,824,959.04
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