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Finding the Third Proportional to 638,148 and 987,992

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Solution

The third proportional to 638,148 and 987,992 is: 1,529,626.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,148 : 987,992 = 987,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,148/987,992 = 987,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,148x = 987,992 × 987,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,148x = 976,128,192,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,128,192,064/638,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529,626.66

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