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Finding the Third Proportional to 997,044 and 2,174,529

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Solution

The third proportional to 997,044 and 2,174,529 is: 4,742,595.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,044 : 2,174,529 = 2,174,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,044/2,174,529 = 2,174,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,044x = 2,174,529 × 2,174,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,044x = 4,728,576,371,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,728,576,371,841/997,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742,595.48

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