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Finding the Third Proportional to 927,324 and 1,977,129

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Solution

The third proportional to 927,324 and 1,977,129 is: 4,215,397.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927,324 : 1,977,129 = 1,977,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927,324/1,977,129 = 1,977,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927,324x = 1,977,129 × 1,977,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927,324x = 3,909,039,082,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,909,039,082,641/927,324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,215,397.30

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