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Finding the Third Proportional to 635,796 and 953,704.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 635,796 and 953,704.13 is: 1,430,571.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,796 : 953,704.13 = 953,704.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,796/953,704.13 = 953,704.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,796x = 953,704.13 × 953,704.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,796x = 909,551,558,042.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,551,558,042.02/635,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430,571.38

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