Can Lagrangian Method be Applied to Solve Rocket Motion Equations?

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While solving equation of rocket motion with Newton's law in 1-d,I pondered to apply Lagrangian method on this. However, I didn't get correct result. Because I can eliminate last 2nd equation using last equation and get some other equation which is certainly not rockets motion.

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BvU said:
What is ##dm## ? Dimension ?
A small mass ejected from rocket