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Finding the Third Proportional to 927,662 and 1,995,567

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Solution

The third proportional to 927,662 and 1,995,567 is: 4,292,821.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927,662 : 1,995,567 = 1,995,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927,662/1,995,567 = 1,995,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927,662x = 1,995,567 × 1,995,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927,662x = 3,982,287,651,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,982,287,651,489/927,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292,821.79

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