Finding the Third Proportional to 927,486 and 2,013,597
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Solution
The third proportional to 927,486 and 2,013,597 is: 4,371,573.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
927,486 : 2,013,597 = 2,013,597 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
927,486/2,013,597 = 2,013,597/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
927,486x = 2,013,597 × 2,013,597 - Step 4: Simplify right side
927,486x = 4,054,572,878,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,054,572,878,409/927,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,371,573.13
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