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Finding the Third Proportional to 635,336 and 987,852

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Solution

The third proportional to 635,336 and 987,852 is: 1,535,961.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,336 : 987,852 = 987,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,336/987,852 = 987,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,336x = 987,852 × 987,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,336x = 975,851,573,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,851,573,904/635,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535,961.40

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