Finding the Third Proportional to 2,727,580 and 4,091,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,727,580 and 4,091,370 is: 6,137,055
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,727,580 : 4,091,370 = 4,091,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,727,580/4,091,370 = 4,091,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,727,580x = 4,091,370 × 4,091,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,727,580x = 16,739,308,476,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,739,308,476,900/2,727,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,137,055
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