Finding the Third Proportional to 996,906 and 2,193,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 996,906 and 2,193,180 is: 4,824,966.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
996,906 : 2,193,180 = 2,193,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
996,906/2,193,180 = 2,193,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
996,906x = 2,193,180 × 2,193,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
996,906x = 4,810,038,512,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,810,038,512,400/996,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,824,966.96
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