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Finding the Third Proportional to 600,336 and 844,332

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Solution

The third proportional to 600,336 and 844,332 is: 1,187,495.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,336 : 844,332 = 844,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,336/844,332 = 844,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,336x = 844,332 × 844,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,336x = 712,896,526,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,896,526,224/600,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187,495.88

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