Finding the Third Proportional to 996,934 and 2,193,149
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Solution
The third proportional to 996,934 and 2,193,149 is: 4,824,695.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
996,934 : 2,193,149 = 2,193,149 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
996,934/2,193,149 = 2,193,149/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
996,934x = 2,193,149 × 2,193,149 - Step 4: Simplify right side
996,934x = 4,809,902,536,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,809,902,536,201/996,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,824,695.05
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