Finding the Third Proportional to 927,640 and 1,322,987
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Solution
The third proportional to 927,640 and 1,322,987 is: 1,886,825.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
927,640 : 1,322,987 = 1,322,987 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
927,640/1,322,987 = 1,322,987/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
927,640x = 1,322,987 × 1,322,987 - Step 4: Simplify right side
927,640x = 1,750,294,602,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,750,294,602,169/927,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,886,825.28
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