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Finding the Third Proportional to 600,131.53 and 920,242.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 600,131.53 and 920,242.27 is: 1,411,100.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,131.53 : 920,242.27 = 920,242.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,131.53/920,242.27 = 920,242.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,131.53x = 920,242.27 × 920,242.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,131.53x = 846,845,827,442.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,845,827,442.63/600,131.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411,100.37

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