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Finding the Third Proportional to 600,862 and 845,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 600,862 and 845,160 is: 1,188,784.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,862 : 845,160 = 845,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,862/845,160 = 845,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,862x = 845,160 × 845,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,862x = 714,295,425,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,295,425,600/600,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188,784.49

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