Finding the Third Proportional to 927,792 and 1,436,578
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Solution
The third proportional to 927,792 and 1,436,578 is: 2,224,373.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
927,792 : 1,436,578 = 1,436,578 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
927,792/1,436,578 = 1,436,578/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
927,792x = 1,436,578 × 1,436,578 - Step 4: Simplify right side
927,792x = 2,063,756,350,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,063,756,350,084/927,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,224,373.94
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