Finding the Third Proportional to 927,845 and 1,421,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 927,845 and 1,421,720 is: 2,178,475.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
927,845 : 1,421,720 = 1,421,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
927,845/1,421,720 = 1,421,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
927,845x = 1,421,720 × 1,421,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
927,845x = 2,021,287,758,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,021,287,758,400/927,845 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,178,475.67
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