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Finding the Third Proportional to 600,787.50 and 901,299

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Solution

The third proportional to 600,787.50 and 901,299 is: 1,352,125.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,787.50 : 901,299 = 901,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,787.50/901,299 = 901,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,787.50x = 901,299 × 901,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,787.50x = 812,339,887,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,339,887,401/600,787.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352,125.15

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