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Finding the Third Proportional to 489,011 and 748,047

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Solution

The third proportional to 489,011 and 748,047 is: 1,144,298.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,011 : 748,047 = 748,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,011/748,047 = 748,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,011x = 748,047 × 748,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,011x = 559,574,314,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,574,314,209/489,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144,298.01

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