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Finding the Third Proportional to 635,711.25 and 960,047.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 635,711.25 and 960,047.25 is: 1,449,857.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,711.25 : 960,047.25 = 960,047.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,711.25/960,047.25 = 960,047.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,711.25x = 960,047.25 × 960,047.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,711.25x = 921,690,722,232.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,690,722,232.56/635,711.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,857.50

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