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Finding the Third Proportional to 600,036 and 876,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 600,036 and 876,360 is: 1,279,934.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,036 : 876,360 = 876,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,036/876,360 = 876,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,036x = 876,360 × 876,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,036x = 768,006,849,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,006,849,600/600,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,934.62

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