Finding the Third Proportional to 927,780 and 1,977,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 927,780 and 1,977,060 is: 4,213,031.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
927,780 : 1,977,060 = 1,977,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
927,780/1,977,060 = 1,977,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
927,780x = 1,977,060 × 1,977,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
927,780x = 3,908,766,243,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,908,766,243,600/927,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,213,031.37
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