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Finding the Third Proportional to 637,776 and 987,470

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Solution

The third proportional to 637,776 and 987,470 is: 1,528,902.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,776 : 987,470 = 987,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,776/987,470 = 987,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,776x = 987,470 × 987,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,776x = 975,097,000,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,097,000,900/637,776
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528,902.00

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