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Finding the Third Proportional to 635,711 and 960,047

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Solution

The third proportional to 635,711 and 960,047 is: 1,449,857.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,711 : 960,047 = 960,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,711/960,047 = 960,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,711x = 960,047 × 960,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,711x = 921,690,242,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,690,242,209/635,711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,857.31

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