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Finding the Third Proportional to 600,262 and 915,639

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Solution

The third proportional to 600,262 and 915,639 is: 1,396,714.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,262 : 915,639 = 915,639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,262/915,639 = 915,639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,262x = 915,639 × 915,639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,262x = 838,394,778,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,394,778,321/600,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396,714.73

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