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Finding the Third Proportional to 600,864 and 845,163

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Solution

The third proportional to 600,864 and 845,163 is: 1,188,788.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,864 : 845,163 = 845,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,864/845,163 = 845,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,864x = 845,163 × 845,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,864x = 714,300,496,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,300,496,569/600,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188,788.97

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