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Finding the Third Proportional to 600,868 and 935,790

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Solution

The third proportional to 600,868 and 935,790 is: 1,457,396.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,868 : 935,790 = 935,790 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,868/935,790 = 935,790/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,868x = 935,790 × 935,790
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,868x = 875,702,924,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,702,924,100/600,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,396.51

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