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Finding the Third Proportional to 927,864 and 1,977,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 927,864 and 1,977,264 is: 4,213,519.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927,864 : 1,977,264 = 1,977,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927,864/1,977,264 = 1,977,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927,864x = 1,977,264 × 1,977,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927,864x = 3,909,572,925,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,909,572,925,696/927,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,213,519.36

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