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Finding the Third Proportional to 657,960 and 964,127.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 657,960 and 964,127.50 is: 1,412,763.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,960 : 964,127.50 = 964,127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,960/964,127.50 = 964,127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,960x = 964,127.50 × 964,127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,960x = 929,541,836,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,541,836,256.25/657,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412,763.44

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