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Finding the Third Proportional to 638,137 and 987,976

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Solution

The third proportional to 638,137 and 987,976 is: 1,529,603.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,137 : 987,976 = 987,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,137/987,976 = 987,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,137x = 987,976 × 987,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,137x = 976,096,576,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,096,576,576/638,137
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529,603.48

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