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Finding the Third Proportional to 600,372 and 912,936

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Solution

The third proportional to 600,372 and 912,936 is: 1,388,226.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,372 : 912,936 = 912,936 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,372/912,936 = 912,936/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,372x = 912,936 × 912,936
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,372x = 833,452,140,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,452,140,096/600,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388,226.20

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