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Finding the Third Proportional to 600,850 and 927,768

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Solution

The third proportional to 600,850 and 927,768 is: 1,432,559.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,850 : 927,768 = 927,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,850/927,768 = 927,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,850x = 927,768 × 927,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,850x = 860,753,461,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,753,461,824/600,850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432,559.64

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