Finding the Third Proportional to 996,934 and 1,495,033
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Solution
The third proportional to 996,934 and 1,495,033 is: 2,241,997.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
996,934 : 1,495,033 = 1,495,033 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
996,934/1,495,033 = 1,495,033/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
996,934x = 1,495,033 × 1,495,033 - Step 4: Simplify right side
996,934x = 2,235,123,671,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,235,123,671,089/996,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,241,997.64
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