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Finding the Third Proportional to 635,746 and 960,098

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Solution

The third proportional to 635,746 and 960,098 is: 1,449,931.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,746 : 960,098 = 960,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,746/960,098 = 960,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,746x = 960,098 × 960,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,746x = 921,788,169,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,788,169,604/635,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,931.53

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