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Finding the Third Proportional to 600,239.25 and 915,603.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 600,239.25 and 915,603.75 is: 1,396,660.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,239.25 : 915,603.75 = 915,603.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,239.25/915,603.75 = 915,603.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,239.25x = 915,603.75 × 915,603.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,239.25x = 838,330,227,014.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,330,227,014.06/600,239.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396,660.13

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