Finding the Third Proportional to 489,912 and 1,049,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 489,912 and 1,049,808 is: 2,249,581.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
489,912 : 1,049,808 = 1,049,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
489,912/1,049,808 = 1,049,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
489,912x = 1,049,808 × 1,049,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
489,912x = 1,102,096,836,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,102,096,836,864/489,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,249,581.22
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