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Finding the Third Proportional to 600,706 and 839,823

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Solution

The third proportional to 600,706 and 839,823 is: 1,174,122.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,706 : 839,823 = 839,823 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,706/839,823 = 839,823/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,706x = 839,823 × 839,823
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,706x = 705,302,671,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,302,671,329/600,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174,122.90

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