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Finding the Third Proportional to 600,996 and 935,946

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Solution

The third proportional to 600,996 and 935,946 is: 1,457,571.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,996 : 935,946 = 935,946 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,996/935,946 = 935,946/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,996x = 935,946 × 935,946
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,996x = 875,994,914,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,994,914,916/600,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,571.96

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