Finding the Third Proportional to 927,774 and 1,400,877
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Solution
The third proportional to 927,774 and 1,400,877 is: 2,115,231.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
927,774 : 1,400,877 = 1,400,877 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
927,774/1,400,877 = 1,400,877/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
927,774x = 1,400,877 × 1,400,877 - Step 4: Simplify right side
927,774x = 1,962,456,369,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,962,456,369,129/927,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,115,231.05
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