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Finding the Third Proportional to 600,156 and 928,989

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Solution

The third proportional to 600,156 and 928,989 is: 1,437,993.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,156 : 928,989 = 928,989 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,156/928,989 = 928,989/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,156x = 928,989 × 928,989
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,156x = 863,020,562,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,020,562,121/600,156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437,993.73

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