Finding the Third Proportional to 911,816 and 1,991,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 911,816 and 1,991,464 is: 4,349,483.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
911,816 : 1,991,464 = 1,991,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
911,816/1,991,464 = 1,991,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
911,816x = 1,991,464 × 1,991,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
911,816x = 3,965,928,863,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,965,928,863,296/911,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,349,483.74
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