Finding the Third Proportional to 927,528 and 2,147,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 927,528 and 2,147,388 is: 4,971,575.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
927,528 : 2,147,388 = 2,147,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
927,528/2,147,388 = 2,147,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
927,528x = 2,147,388 × 2,147,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
927,528x = 4,611,275,222,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,611,275,222,544/927,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,971,575.22
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