Finding the Third Proportional to 974,727 and 2,027,457
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Solution
The third proportional to 974,727 and 2,027,457 is: 4,217,162.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
974,727 : 2,027,457 = 2,027,457 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
974,727/2,027,457 = 2,027,457/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
974,727x = 2,027,457 × 2,027,457 - Step 4: Simplify right side
974,727x = 4,110,581,886,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,110,581,886,849/974,727 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,217,162.23
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