Finding the Third Proportional to 991,398 and 2,126,622
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Solution
The third proportional to 991,398 and 2,126,622 is: 4,561,761.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
991,398 : 2,126,622 = 2,126,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
991,398/2,126,622 = 2,126,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
991,398x = 2,126,622 × 2,126,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
991,398x = 4,522,521,130,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,522,521,130,884/991,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,561,761.40
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