Finding the Third Proportional to 407,722 and 921,151
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Solution
The third proportional to 407,722 and 921,151 is: 2,081,121.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,722 : 921,151 = 921,151 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,722/921,151 = 921,151/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,722x = 921,151 × 921,151 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,722x = 848,519,164,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 848,519,164,801/407,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,081,121.85
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