Finding the Third Proportional to 927,843 and 1,421,716.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 927,843 and 1,421,716.50 is: 2,178,469.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
927,843 : 1,421,716.50 = 1,421,716.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
927,843/1,421,716.50 = 1,421,716.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
927,843x = 1,421,716.50 × 1,421,716.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
927,843x = 2,021,277,806,372.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,021,277,806,372.25/927,843 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,178,469.64
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