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Finding the Third Proportional to 635,709.75 and 960,045

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Solution

The third proportional to 635,709.75 and 960,045 is: 1,449,854.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,709.75 : 960,045 = 960,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,709.75/960,045 = 960,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,709.75x = 960,045 × 960,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,709.75x = 921,686,402,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,686,402,025/635,709.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,854.12

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