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Finding the Third Proportional to 600,817.50 and 927,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 600,817.50 and 927,720 is: 1,432,488.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,817.50 : 927,720 = 927,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,817.50/927,720 = 927,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,817.50x = 927,720 × 927,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,817.50x = 860,664,398,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,664,398,400/600,817.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432,488.90

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