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Finding the Third Proportional to 600,244 and 915,611

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Solution

The third proportional to 600,244 and 915,611 is: 1,396,671.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,244 : 915,611 = 915,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,244/915,611 = 915,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,244x = 915,611 × 915,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,244x = 838,343,503,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,343,503,321/600,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396,671.19

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