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Finding the Third Proportional to 638,566.03 and 960,540.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 638,566.03 and 960,540.19 is: 1,444,858.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,566.03 : 960,540.19 = 960,540.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,566.03/960,540.19 = 960,540.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,566.03x = 960,540.19 × 960,540.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,566.03x = 922,637,451,802.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,637,451,802.54/638,566.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444,858.33

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