Finding the Third Proportional to 421,926 and 909,821
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Solution
The third proportional to 421,926 and 909,821 is: 1,961,894.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
421,926 : 909,821 = 909,821 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
421,926/909,821 = 909,821/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
421,926x = 909,821 × 909,821 - Step 4: Simplify right side
421,926x = 827,774,252,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 827,774,252,041/421,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,961,894.39
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