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Finding the Third Proportional to 600,021 and 844,006.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 600,021 and 844,006.50 is: 1,187,203.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,021 : 844,006.50 = 844,006.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,021/844,006.50 = 844,006.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,021x = 844,006.50 × 844,006.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,021x = 712,346,972,042.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,346,972,042.25/600,021
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187,203.40

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