Finding the Third Proportional to 927,322 and 2,031,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 927,322 and 2,031,972 is: 4,452,509.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
927,322 : 2,031,972 = 2,031,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
927,322/2,031,972 = 2,031,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
927,322x = 2,031,972 × 2,031,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
927,322x = 4,128,910,208,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,128,910,208,784/927,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,452,509.71
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