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Finding the Third Proportional to 635,715 and 960,052.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 635,715 and 960,052.50 is: 1,449,864.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,715 : 960,052.50 = 960,052.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,715/960,052.50 = 960,052.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,715x = 960,052.50 × 960,052.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,715x = 921,700,802,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,700,802,756.25/635,715
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,864.80

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