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Finding the Third Proportional to 600,171 and 929,011.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 600,171 and 929,011.50 is: 1,438,027.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,171 : 929,011.50 = 929,011.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,171/929,011.50 = 929,011.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,171x = 929,011.50 × 929,011.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,171x = 863,062,367,132.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,062,367,132.25/600,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438,027.44

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