Finding the Third Proportional to 489,412 and 1,083,638
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Solution
The third proportional to 489,412 and 1,083,638 is: 2,399,351.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
489,412 : 1,083,638 = 1,083,638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
489,412/1,083,638 = 1,083,638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
489,412x = 1,083,638 × 1,083,638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
489,412x = 1,174,271,315,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,174,271,315,044/489,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,399,351.29
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