Finding the Third Proportional to 489,944 and 1,049,869
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Solution
The third proportional to 489,944 and 1,049,869 is: 2,249,695.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
489,944 : 1,049,869 = 1,049,869 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
489,944/1,049,869 = 1,049,869/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
489,944x = 1,049,869 × 1,049,869 - Step 4: Simplify right side
489,944x = 1,102,224,917,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,102,224,917,161/489,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,249,695.71
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