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Finding the Third Proportional to 637,729.88 and 975,124.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 637,729.88 and 975,124.69 is: 1,491,020.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,729.88 : 975,124.69 = 975,124.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,729.88/975,124.69 = 975,124.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,729.88x = 975,124.69 × 975,124.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,729.88x = 950,868,156,171.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,868,156,171.97/637,729.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491,020.25

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