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Finding the Third Proportional to 635,825.06 and 947,169.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 635,825.06 and 947,169.75 is: 1,410,970.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,825.06 : 947,169.75 = 947,169.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,825.06/947,169.75 = 947,169.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,825.06x = 947,169.75 × 947,169.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,825.06x = 897,130,535,315.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,130,535,315.06/635,825.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410,970.70

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