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Finding the Third Proportional to 600,990 and 935,937

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Solution

The third proportional to 600,990 and 935,937 is: 1,457,558.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,990 : 935,937 = 935,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,990/935,937 = 935,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,990x = 935,937 × 935,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,990x = 875,978,067,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,978,067,969/600,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,558.48

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