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Finding the Third Proportional to 635,416.52 and 968,032.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 635,416.52 and 968,032.27 is: 1,474,759.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,416.52 : 968,032.27 = 968,032.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,416.52/968,032.27 = 968,032.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,416.52x = 968,032.27 × 968,032.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,416.52x = 937,086,467,291.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,086,467,291.07/635,416.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,759.36

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