Finding the Third Proportional to 489,416 and 1,083,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 489,416 and 1,083,646 is: 2,399,367.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
489,416 : 1,083,646 = 1,083,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
489,416/1,083,646 = 1,083,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
489,416x = 1,083,646 × 1,083,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
489,416x = 1,174,288,653,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,174,288,653,316/489,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,399,367.11
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