Finding the Third Proportional to 489,444 and 1,083,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 489,444 and 1,083,702 is: 2,399,477.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
489,444 : 1,083,702 = 1,083,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
489,444/1,083,702 = 1,083,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
489,444x = 1,083,702 × 1,083,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
489,444x = 1,174,410,024,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,174,410,024,804/489,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,399,477.83
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