Finding the Third Proportional to 927,221 and 1,987,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 927,221 and 1,987,516 is: 4,260,278.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
927,221 : 1,987,516 = 1,987,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
927,221/1,987,516 = 1,987,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
927,221x = 1,987,516 × 1,987,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
927,221x = 3,950,219,850,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,950,219,850,256/927,221 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,260,278.67
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