Finding the Third Proportional to 927,882 and 1,436,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 927,882 and 1,436,724 is: 2,224,610.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
927,882 : 1,436,724 = 1,436,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
927,882/1,436,724 = 1,436,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
927,882x = 1,436,724 × 1,436,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
927,882x = 2,064,175,852,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,064,175,852,176/927,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,224,610.30
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