Finding the Third Proportional to 416,338 and 982,499
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Solution
The third proportional to 416,338 and 982,499 is: 2,318,559.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
416,338 : 982,499 = 982,499 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
416,338/982,499 = 982,499/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
416,338x = 982,499 × 982,499 - Step 4: Simplify right side
416,338x = 965,304,285,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 965,304,285,001/416,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,318,559.16
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