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Finding the Third Proportional to 638,566.88 and 960,540.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 638,566.88 and 960,540.75 is: 1,444,858.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,566.88 : 960,540.75 = 960,540.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,566.88/960,540.75 = 960,540.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,566.88x = 960,540.75 × 960,540.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,566.88x = 922,638,532,410.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,638,532,410.56/638,566.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444,858.12

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