Finding the Third Proportional to 927,742 and 2,012,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 927,742 and 2,012,920 is: 4,367,428.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
927,742 : 2,012,920 = 2,012,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
927,742/2,012,920 = 2,012,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
927,742x = 2,012,920 × 2,012,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
927,742x = 4,051,846,926,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,051,846,926,400/927,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,367,428.58
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