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Finding the Third Proportional to 615,584 and 927,432

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Solution

The third proportional to 615,584 and 927,432 is: 1,397,258.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615,584 : 927,432 = 927,432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615,584/927,432 = 927,432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615,584x = 927,432 × 927,432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615,584x = 860,130,114,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,130,114,624/615,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397,258.72

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