Finding the Third Proportional to 999,611 and 2,176,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 999,611 and 2,176,702 is: 4,739,875.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
999,611 : 2,176,702 = 2,176,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
999,611/2,176,702 = 2,176,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
999,611x = 2,176,702 × 2,176,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
999,611x = 4,738,031,596,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,738,031,596,804/999,611 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,739,875.41
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