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Finding the Third Proportional to 489,732 and 717,831

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Solution

The third proportional to 489,732 and 717,831 is: 1,052,170.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,732 : 717,831 = 717,831 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,732/717,831 = 717,831/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,732x = 717,831 × 717,831
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,732x = 515,281,344,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,281,344,561/489,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052,170.05

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