Finding the Third Proportional to 927,048 and 2,232,573
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Solution
The third proportional to 927,048 and 2,232,573 is: 5,376,617.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
927,048 : 2,232,573 = 2,232,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
927,048/2,232,573 = 2,232,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
927,048x = 2,232,573 × 2,232,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
927,048x = 4,984,382,200,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,984,382,200,329/927,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,376,617.18
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