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Finding the Third Proportional to 638,144 and 987,988

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Solution

The third proportional to 638,144 and 987,988 is: 1,529,623.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,144 : 987,988 = 987,988 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,144/987,988 = 987,988/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,144x = 987,988 × 987,988
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,144x = 976,120,288,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,120,288,144/638,144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529,623.86

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