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Finding the Third Proportional to 600,240 and 915,607

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Solution

The third proportional to 600,240 and 915,607 is: 1,396,668.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,240 : 915,607 = 915,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,240/915,607 = 915,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,240x = 915,607 × 915,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,240x = 838,336,178,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,336,178,449/600,240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396,668.30

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