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Finding the Third Proportional to 638,133.19 and 987,969.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 638,133.19 and 987,969.66 is: 1,529,592.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,133.19 : 987,969.66 = 987,969.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,133.19/987,969.66 = 987,969.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,133.19x = 987,969.66 × 987,969.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,133.19x = 976,084,041,670.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,084,041,670.74/638,133.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529,592.98

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