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Finding the Third Proportional to 600,384 and 950,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 600,384 and 950,688 is: 1,505,382.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,384 : 950,688 = 950,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,384/950,688 = 950,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,384x = 950,688 × 950,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,384x = 903,807,673,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,807,673,344/600,384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505,382.68

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