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Finding the Third Proportional to 489,337 and 715,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 489,337 and 715,122 is: 1,045,086.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,337 : 715,122 = 715,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,337/715,122 = 715,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,337x = 715,122 × 715,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,337x = 511,399,474,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,399,474,884/489,337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045,086.46

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