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Finding the Third Proportional to 489,956 and 734,938

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Solution

The third proportional to 489,956 and 734,938 is: 1,102,413.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,956 : 734,938 = 734,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,956/734,938 = 734,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,956x = 734,938 × 734,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,956x = 540,133,863,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,133,863,844/489,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102,413.00

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