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Finding the Third Proportional to 638,136 and 987,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 638,136 and 987,975 is: 1,529,602.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,136 : 987,975 = 987,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,136/987,975 = 987,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,136x = 987,975 × 987,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,136x = 976,094,600,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,094,600,625/638,136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529,602.78

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