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Finding the Third Proportional to 927,474 and 2,013,571.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 927,474 and 2,013,571.50 is: 4,371,518.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927,474 : 2,013,571.50 = 2,013,571.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927,474/2,013,571.50 = 2,013,571.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927,474x = 2,013,571.50 × 2,013,571.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927,474x = 4,054,470,185,612.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,054,470,185,612.25/927,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,371,518.97

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