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Finding the Third Proportional to 635,787 and 960,160.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 635,787 and 960,160.50 is: 1,450,026.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,787 : 960,160.50 = 960,160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,787/960,160.50 = 960,160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,787x = 960,160.50 × 960,160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,787x = 921,908,185,760.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,908,185,760.25/635,787
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450,026.79

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