Finding the Third Proportional to 421,924 and 909,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 421,924 and 909,817 is: 1,961,886.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
421,924 : 909,817 = 909,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
421,924/909,817 = 909,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
421,924x = 909,817 × 909,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
421,924x = 827,766,973,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 827,766,973,489/421,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,961,886.44
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