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Finding the Third Proportional to 635,856 and 960,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 635,856 and 960,264 is: 1,450,182.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,856 : 960,264 = 960,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,856/960,264 = 960,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,856x = 960,264 × 960,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,856x = 922,106,949,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,106,949,696/635,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450,182.04

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