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Finding the Third Proportional to 638,632 and 958,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 638,632 and 958,040 is: 1,437,198.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,632 : 958,040 = 958,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,632/958,040 = 958,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,632x = 958,040 × 958,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,632x = 917,840,641,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,840,641,600/638,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437,198.01

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