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Finding the Third Proportional to 635,724 and 960,068

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Solution

The third proportional to 635,724 and 960,068 is: 1,449,891.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,724 : 960,068 = 960,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,724/960,068 = 960,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,724x = 960,068 × 960,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,724x = 921,730,564,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,730,564,624/635,724
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,891.09

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