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Finding the Third Proportional to 637,090 and 960,555

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Solution

The third proportional to 637,090 and 960,555 is: 1,448,250.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,090 : 960,555 = 960,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,090/960,555 = 960,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,090x = 960,555 × 960,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,090x = 922,665,908,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,665,908,025/637,090
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448,250.50

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