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Finding the Third Proportional to 260,082 and 489,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 260,082 and 489,060 is: 919,631.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,082 : 489,060 = 489,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,082/489,060 = 489,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,082x = 489,060 × 489,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,082x = 239,179,683,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,179,683,600/260,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919,631.82

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