Finding the Third Proportional to 384,928 and 927,327
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Solution
The third proportional to 384,928 and 927,327 is: 2,234,016.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
384,928 : 927,327 = 927,327 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
384,928/927,327 = 927,327/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
384,928x = 927,327 × 927,327 - Step 4: Simplify right side
384,928x = 859,935,364,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 859,935,364,929/384,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,234,016.14
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