Finding the Third Proportional to 489,173 and 731,509
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Solution
The third proportional to 489,173 and 731,509 is: 1,093,898.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
489,173 : 731,509 = 731,509 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
489,173/731,509 = 731,509/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
489,173x = 731,509 × 731,509 - Step 4: Simplify right side
489,173x = 535,105,417,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 535,105,417,081/489,173 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,093,898.10
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