Finding the Third Proportional to 689,388 and 1,489,458
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Solution
The third proportional to 689,388 and 1,489,458 is: 3,218,050.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
689,388 : 1,489,458 = 1,489,458 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
689,388/1,489,458 = 1,489,458/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
689,388x = 1,489,458 × 1,489,458 - Step 4: Simplify right side
689,388x = 2,218,485,133,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,218,485,133,764/689,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,218,050.12
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