Finding the Third Proportional to 921,364 and 1,421,409
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Solution
The third proportional to 921,364 and 1,421,409 is: 2,192,839.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
921,364 : 1,421,409 = 1,421,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
921,364/1,421,409 = 1,421,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
921,364x = 1,421,409 × 1,421,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
921,364x = 2,020,403,545,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,020,403,545,281/921,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,192,839.69
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