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Finding the Third Proportional to 600,429.38 and 913,017.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 600,429.38 and 913,017.38 is: 1,388,341.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,429.38 : 913,017.38 = 913,017.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,429.38/913,017.38 = 913,017.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,429.38x = 913,017.38 × 913,017.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,429.38x = 833,600,727,051.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,600,727,051.89/600,429.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388,341.01

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