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Finding the Third Proportional to 441,530 and 982,986

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Solution

The third proportional to 441,530 and 982,986 is: 2,188,439.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,530 : 982,986 = 982,986 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,530/982,986 = 982,986/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,530x = 982,986 × 982,986
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,530x = 966,261,476,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,261,476,196/441,530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,188,439.01

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