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Finding the Third Proportional to 416,332 and 982,483

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Solution

The third proportional to 416,332 and 982,483 is: 2,318,517.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,332 : 982,483 = 982,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,332/982,483 = 982,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,332x = 982,483 × 982,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,332x = 965,272,845,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,272,845,289/416,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,318,517.06

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