Finding the Third Proportional to 996,932 and 2,193,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 996,932 and 2,193,140 is: 4,824,665.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
996,932 : 2,193,140 = 2,193,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
996,932/2,193,140 = 2,193,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
996,932x = 2,193,140 × 2,193,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
996,932x = 4,809,863,059,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,809,863,059,600/996,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,824,665.13
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