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Finding the Third Proportional to 600,260 and 915,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 600,260 and 915,636 is: 1,396,710.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,260 : 915,636 = 915,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,260/915,636 = 915,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,260x = 915,636 × 915,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,260x = 838,389,284,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,389,284,496/600,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396,710.23

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