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Finding the Third Proportional to 600,235.31 and 915,597

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Solution

The third proportional to 600,235.31 and 915,597 is: 1,396,648.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,235.31 : 915,597 = 915,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,235.31/915,597 = 915,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,235.31x = 915,597 × 915,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,235.31x = 838,317,866,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,317,866,409/600,235.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396,648.70

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