Finding the Third Proportional to 920,220 and 1,421,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 920,220 and 1,421,376 is: 2,195,463.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
920,220 : 1,421,376 = 1,421,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
920,220/1,421,376 = 1,421,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
920,220x = 1,421,376 × 1,421,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
920,220x = 2,020,309,733,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,020,309,733,376/920,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,195,463.84
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