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Finding the Third Proportional to 962,960.91 and 2,277,294.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 962,960.91 and 2,277,294.75 is: 5,385,547.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,960.91 : 2,277,294.75 = 2,277,294.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,960.91/2,277,294.75 = 2,277,294.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,960.91x = 2,277,294.75 × 2,277,294.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,960.91x = 5,186,071,378,377.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,186,071,378,377.56/962,960.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,385,547.16

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