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Finding the Third Proportional to 600,050 and 843,939

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Solution

The third proportional to 600,050 and 843,939 is: 1,186,956.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,050 : 843,939 = 843,939 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,050/843,939 = 843,939/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,050x = 843,939 × 843,939
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,050x = 712,233,035,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,233,035,721/600,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186,956.15

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