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Finding the Third Proportional to 600,236 and 915,598.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 600,236 and 915,598.50 is: 1,396,651.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,236 : 915,598.50 = 915,598.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,236/915,598.50 = 915,598.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,236x = 915,598.50 × 915,598.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,236x = 838,320,613,202.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,320,613,202.25/600,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396,651.67

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