Finding the Third Proportional to 416,334 and 982,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 416,334 and 982,488 is: 2,318,529.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
416,334 : 982,488 = 982,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
416,334/982,488 = 982,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
416,334x = 982,488 × 982,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
416,334x = 965,282,670,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 965,282,670,144/416,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,318,529.52
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