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Finding the Third Proportional to 600,424 and 913,008

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Solution

The third proportional to 600,424 and 913,008 is: 1,388,324.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,424 : 913,008 = 913,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,424/913,008 = 913,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,424x = 913,008 × 913,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,424x = 833,583,608,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,583,608,064/600,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388,324.93

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