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Finding the Third Proportional to 489,960 and 769,932

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Solution

The third proportional to 489,960 and 769,932 is: 1,209,885.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,960 : 769,932 = 769,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,960/769,932 = 769,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,960x = 769,932 × 769,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,960x = 592,795,284,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,795,284,624/489,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209,885.06

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