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Finding the Third Proportional to 737,190 and 990,643.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 737,190 and 990,643.50 is: 1,331,236.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,190 : 990,643.50 = 990,643.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,190/990,643.50 = 990,643.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,190x = 990,643.50 × 990,643.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,190x = 981,374,544,092.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,374,544,092.25/737,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331,236.92

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