Finding the Third Proportional to 421,135 and 921,001
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Solution
The third proportional to 421,135 and 921,001 is: 2,014,182.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
421,135 : 921,001 = 921,001 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
421,135/921,001 = 921,001/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
421,135x = 921,001 × 921,001 - Step 4: Simplify right side
421,135x = 848,242,842,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 848,242,842,001/421,135 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,014,182.73
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