Finding the Third Proportional to 997,033.50 and 2,174,517
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Solution
The third proportional to 997,033.50 and 2,174,517 is: 4,742,593.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
997,033.50 : 2,174,517 = 2,174,517 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
997,033.50/2,174,517 = 2,174,517/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
997,033.50x = 2,174,517 × 2,174,517 - Step 4: Simplify right side
997,033.50x = 4,728,524,183,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,728,524,183,289/997,033.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,742,593.09
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