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Finding the Third Proportional to 635,332 and 987,846

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Solution

The third proportional to 635,332 and 987,846 is: 1,535,952.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,332 : 987,846 = 987,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,332/987,846 = 987,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,332x = 987,846 × 987,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,332x = 975,839,719,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,839,719,716/635,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535,952.41

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