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Finding the Third Proportional to 638,140.50 and 987,981.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 638,140.50 and 987,981.50 is: 1,529,612.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,140.50 : 987,981.50 = 987,981.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,140.50/987,981.50 = 987,981.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,140.50x = 987,981.50 × 987,981.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,140.50x = 976,107,444,342.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,107,444,342.25/638,140.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529,612.12

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