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Finding the Third Proportional to 600,746 and 839,883

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Solution

The third proportional to 600,746 and 839,883 is: 1,174,212.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,746 : 839,883 = 839,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,746/839,883 = 839,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,746x = 839,883 × 839,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,746x = 705,403,453,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,403,453,689/600,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174,212.49

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