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Finding the Third Proportional to 638,150 and 987,995

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Solution

The third proportional to 638,150 and 987,995 is: 1,529,631.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,150 : 987,995 = 987,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,150/987,995 = 987,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,150x = 987,995 × 987,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,150x = 976,134,120,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,134,120,025/638,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529,631.15

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