Finding the Third Proportional to 991,060 and 2,122,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 991,060 and 2,122,040 is: 4,543,674.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
991,060 : 2,122,040 = 2,122,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
991,060/2,122,040 = 2,122,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
991,060x = 2,122,040 × 2,122,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
991,060x = 4,503,053,761,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,503,053,761,600/991,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,543,674.21
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