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Finding the Third Proportional to 600.06 and 900.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 600.06 and 900.69 is: 1,351.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.06 : 900.69 = 900.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.06/900.69 = 900.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.06x = 900.69 × 900.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.06x = 811,237.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,237.97/600.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.92

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