Finding the Third Proportional to 989,731 and 2,119,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 989,731 and 2,119,430 is: 4,538,590.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
989,731 : 2,119,430 = 2,119,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
989,731/2,119,430 = 2,119,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
989,731x = 2,119,430 × 2,119,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
989,731x = 4,491,983,524,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,491,983,524,900/989,731 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,538,590.31
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