Finding the Third Proportional to 927,236 and 2,031,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 927,236 and 2,031,646 is: 4,451,493.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
927,236 : 2,031,646 = 2,031,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
927,236/2,031,646 = 2,031,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
927,236x = 2,031,646 × 2,031,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
927,236x = 4,127,585,469,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,127,585,469,316/927,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,451,493.98
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