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Finding the Third Proportional to 489,326 and 992,480

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Solution

The third proportional to 489,326 and 992,480 is: 2,013,006.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,326 : 992,480 = 992,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,326/992,480 = 992,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,326x = 992,480 × 992,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,326x = 985,016,550,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,016,550,400/489,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013,006.77

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