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Finding the Third Proportional to 638,151 and 987,999

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Solution

The third proportional to 638,151 and 987,999 is: 1,529,641.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,151 : 987,999 = 987,999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,151/987,999 = 987,999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,151x = 987,999 × 987,999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,151x = 976,142,024,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,142,024,001/638,151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529,641.14

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