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Finding the Third Proportional to 635,738 and 960,086

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Solution

The third proportional to 635,738 and 960,086 is: 1,449,913.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,738 : 960,086 = 960,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,738/960,086 = 960,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,738x = 960,086 × 960,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,738x = 921,765,127,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,765,127,396/635,738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,913.53

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