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Finding the Third Proportional to 638,569 and 960,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 638,569 and 960,544 is: 1,444,863.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,569 : 960,544 = 960,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,569/960,544 = 960,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,569x = 960,544 × 960,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,569x = 922,644,775,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,644,775,936/638,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444,863.09

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