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Finding the Third Proportional to 635,716 and 960,055

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Solution

The third proportional to 635,716 and 960,055 is: 1,449,870.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,716 : 960,055 = 960,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,716/960,055 = 960,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,716x = 960,055 × 960,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,716x = 921,705,603,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,705,603,025/635,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,870.07

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