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Finding the Third Proportional to 621,740 and 960,081

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Solution

The third proportional to 621,740 and 960,081 is: 1,482,541.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,740 : 960,081 = 960,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,740/960,081 = 960,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,740x = 960,081 × 960,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,740x = 921,755,526,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,755,526,561/621,740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482,541.78

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