Finding the Third Proportional to 991,932 and 2,161,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 991,932 and 2,161,011 is: 4,707,952.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
991,932 : 2,161,011 = 2,161,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
991,932/2,161,011 = 2,161,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
991,932x = 2,161,011 × 2,161,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
991,932x = 4,669,968,542,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,669,968,542,121/991,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,707,952.30
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