Finding the Third Proportional to 489,322 and 749,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 489,322 and 749,535 is: 1,148,124.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
489,322 : 749,535 = 749,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
489,322/749,535 = 749,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
489,322x = 749,535 × 749,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
489,322x = 561,802,716,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 561,802,716,225/489,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,148,124.79
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