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Finding the Third Proportional to 600,240.50 and 915,604.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 600,240.50 and 915,604.75 is: 1,396,660.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,240.50 : 915,604.75 = 915,604.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,240.50/915,604.75 = 915,604.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,240.50x = 915,604.75 × 915,604.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,240.50x = 838,332,058,222.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,332,058,222.56/600,240.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396,660.27

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