Finding the Third Proportional to 996,923 and 2,193,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 996,923 and 2,193,124 is: 4,824,638.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
996,923 : 2,193,124 = 2,193,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
996,923/2,193,124 = 2,193,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
996,923x = 2,193,124 × 2,193,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
996,923x = 4,809,792,879,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,809,792,879,376/996,923 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,824,638.29
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