Finding the Third Proportional to 416,960 and 983,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 416,960 and 983,312 is: 2,318,933.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
416,960 : 983,312 = 983,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
416,960/983,312 = 983,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
416,960x = 983,312 × 983,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
416,960x = 966,902,489,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 966,902,489,344/416,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,318,933.45
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