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Finding the Third Proportional to 643,254 and 960,021

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Solution

The third proportional to 643,254 and 960,021 is: 1,432,778.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,254 : 960,021 = 960,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,254/960,021 = 960,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,254x = 960,021 × 960,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,254x = 921,640,320,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,640,320,441/643,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432,778.22

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