Finding the Third Proportional to 991,140 and 2,098,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 991,140 and 2,098,194 is: 4,441,772.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
991,140 : 2,098,194 = 2,098,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
991,140/2,098,194 = 2,098,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
991,140x = 2,098,194 × 2,098,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
991,140x = 4,402,418,061,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,402,418,061,636/991,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,441,772.16
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