Finding the Third Proportional to 991,602 and 2,035,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 991,602 and 2,035,476 is: 4,178,251.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
991,602 : 2,035,476 = 2,035,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
991,602/2,035,476 = 2,035,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
991,602x = 2,035,476 × 2,035,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
991,602x = 4,143,162,546,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,143,162,546,576/991,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,178,251.50
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