Finding the Third Proportional to 391,167 and 942,021
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Solution
The third proportional to 391,167 and 942,021 is: 2,268,605.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
391,167 : 942,021 = 942,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
391,167/942,021 = 942,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
391,167x = 942,021 × 942,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
391,167x = 887,403,564,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 887,403,564,441/391,167 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,268,605.39
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