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Finding the Third Proportional to 600,238 and 915,602

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Solution

The third proportional to 600,238 and 915,602 is: 1,396,657.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,238 : 915,602 = 915,602 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,238/915,602 = 915,602/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,238x = 915,602 × 915,602
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,238x = 838,327,022,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,327,022,404/600,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396,657.70

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