Finding the Third Proportional to 489,163 and 731,494
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Solution
The third proportional to 489,163 and 731,494 is: 1,093,875.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
489,163 : 731,494 = 731,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
489,163/731,494 = 731,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
489,163x = 731,494 × 731,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
489,163x = 535,083,472,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 535,083,472,036/489,163 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,093,875.60
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