Finding the Third Proportional to 921,360 and 1,421,403
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Solution
The third proportional to 921,360 and 1,421,403 is: 2,192,830.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
921,360 : 1,421,403 = 1,421,403 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
921,360/1,421,403 = 1,421,403/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
921,360x = 1,421,403 × 1,421,403 - Step 4: Simplify right side
921,360x = 2,020,386,488,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,020,386,488,409/921,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,192,830.69
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