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Finding the Third Proportional to 996,960 and 2,174,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 996,960 and 2,174,370 is: 4,742,301.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,960 : 2,174,370 = 2,174,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,960/2,174,370 = 2,174,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,960x = 2,174,370 × 2,174,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,960x = 4,727,884,896,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,727,884,896,900/996,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742,301.49

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