Finding the Third Proportional to 927,015.75 and 2,232,497.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 927,015.75 and 2,232,497.25 is: 5,376,439.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
927,015.75 : 2,232,497.25 = 2,232,497.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
927,015.75/2,232,497.25 = 2,232,497.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
927,015.75x = 2,232,497.25 × 2,232,497.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
927,015.75x = 4,984,043,971,257.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,984,043,971,257.56/927,015.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,376,439.37
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