Finding the Third Proportional to 996,930 and 2,193,141
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Solution
The third proportional to 996,930 and 2,193,141 is: 4,824,679.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
996,930 : 2,193,141 = 2,193,141 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
996,930/2,193,141 = 2,193,141/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
996,930x = 2,193,141 × 2,193,141 - Step 4: Simplify right side
996,930x = 4,809,867,445,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,809,867,445,881/996,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,824,679.21
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