Finding the Third Proportional to 416,328 and 982,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 416,328 and 982,473 is: 2,318,492.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
416,328 : 982,473 = 982,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
416,328/982,473 = 982,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
416,328x = 982,473 × 982,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
416,328x = 965,253,195,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 965,253,195,729/416,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,318,492.14
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