Finding the Third Proportional to 421,128 and 920,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 421,128 and 920,984 is: 2,014,141.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
421,128 : 920,984 = 920,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
421,128/920,984 = 920,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
421,128x = 920,984 × 920,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
421,128x = 848,211,528,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 848,211,528,256/421,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,014,141.85
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