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Finding the Third Proportional to 489,634 and 748,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 489,634 and 748,512 is: 1,144,263.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,634 : 748,512 = 748,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,634/748,512 = 748,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,634x = 748,512 × 748,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,634x = 560,270,214,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,270,214,144/489,634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144,263.29

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