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Finding the Third Proportional to 489,022 and 748,063

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Solution

The third proportional to 489,022 and 748,063 is: 1,144,321.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,022 : 748,063 = 748,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,022/748,063 = 748,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,022x = 748,063 × 748,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,022x = 559,598,251,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,598,251,969/489,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144,321.22

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