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Finding the Third Proportional to 600,252 and 915,620

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Solution

The third proportional to 600,252 and 915,620 is: 1,396,680.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,252 : 915,620 = 915,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,252/915,620 = 915,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,252x = 915,620 × 915,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,252x = 838,359,984,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,359,984,400/600,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396,680.04

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