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Finding the Third Proportional to 574,466 and 909,218

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Solution

The third proportional to 574,466 and 909,218 is: 1,439,036.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,466 : 909,218 = 909,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,466/909,218 = 909,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,466x = 909,218 × 909,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,466x = 826,677,371,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,677,371,524/574,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439,036.20

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