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Finding the Third Proportional to 600,160.50 and 928,995.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 600,160.50 and 928,995.75 is: 1,438,003.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,160.50 : 928,995.75 = 928,995.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,160.50/928,995.75 = 928,995.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,160.50x = 928,995.75 × 928,995.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,160.50x = 863,033,103,518.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,033,103,518.06/600,160.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438,003.84

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