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Finding the Third Proportional to 927,660 and 1,995,555

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Solution

The third proportional to 927,660 and 1,995,555 is: 4,292,779.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927,660 : 1,995,555 = 1,995,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927,660/1,995,555 = 1,995,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927,660x = 1,995,555 × 1,995,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927,660x = 3,982,239,758,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,982,239,758,025/927,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292,779.42

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