Finding the Third Proportional to 998,416 and 2,154,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 998,416 and 2,154,292 is: 4,648,336.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
998,416 : 2,154,292 = 2,154,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
998,416/2,154,292 = 2,154,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
998,416x = 2,154,292 × 2,154,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
998,416x = 4,640,974,021,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,640,974,021,264/998,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,648,336.99
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