Finding the Third Proportional to 996,932 and 2,193,145
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Solution
The third proportional to 996,932 and 2,193,145 is: 4,824,687.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
996,932 : 2,193,145 = 2,193,145 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
996,932/2,193,145 = 2,193,145/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
996,932x = 2,193,145 × 2,193,145 - Step 4: Simplify right side
996,932x = 4,809,884,991,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,809,884,991,025/996,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,824,687.13
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