Finding the Third Proportional to 997,252 and 2,193,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 997,252 and 2,193,944 is: 4,826,653.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
997,252 : 2,193,944 = 2,193,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
997,252/2,193,944 = 2,193,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
997,252x = 2,193,944 × 2,193,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
997,252x = 4,813,390,275,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,813,390,275,136/997,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,826,653.92
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