Finding the Third Proportional to 921,342 and 1,421,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 921,342 and 1,421,376 is: 2,192,790.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
921,342 : 1,421,376 = 1,421,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
921,342/1,421,376 = 1,421,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
921,342x = 1,421,376 × 1,421,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
921,342x = 2,020,309,733,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,020,309,733,376/921,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,192,790.23
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