Finding the Third Proportional to 489,110 and 1,152,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 489,110 and 1,152,760 is: 2,716,884.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
489,110 : 1,152,760 = 1,152,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
489,110/1,152,760 = 1,152,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
489,110x = 1,152,760 × 1,152,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
489,110x = 1,328,855,617,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,328,855,617,600/489,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,716,884.99
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