Finding the Third Proportional to 991,940 and 2,161,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 991,940 and 2,161,027 is: 4,707,984.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
991,940 : 2,161,027 = 2,161,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
991,940/2,161,027 = 2,161,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
991,940x = 2,161,027 × 2,161,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
991,940x = 4,670,037,694,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,670,037,694,729/991,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,707,984.05
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