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Finding the Third Proportional to 600,184.50 and 920,259

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Solution

The third proportional to 600,184.50 and 920,259 is: 1,411,027.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,184.50 : 920,259 = 920,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,184.50/920,259 = 920,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,184.50x = 920,259 × 920,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,184.50x = 846,876,627,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,876,627,081/600,184.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411,027.15

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