Finding the Third Proportional to 927,328 and 1,977,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 927,328 and 1,977,140 is: 4,215,426.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
927,328 : 1,977,140 = 1,977,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
927,328/1,977,140 = 1,977,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
927,328x = 1,977,140 × 1,977,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
927,328x = 3,909,082,579,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,909,082,579,600/927,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,215,426.02
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