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Finding the Third Proportional to 489,642 and 748,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 489,642 and 748,954 is: 1,145,596.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,642 : 748,954 = 748,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,642/748,954 = 748,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,642x = 748,954 × 748,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,642x = 560,932,094,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,932,094,116/489,642
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145,596.36

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