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Finding the Third Proportional to 575,214 and 900,366

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Solution

The third proportional to 575,214 and 900,366 is: 1,409,317.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,214 : 900,366 = 900,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,214/900,366 = 900,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,214x = 900,366 × 900,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,214x = 810,658,933,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,658,933,956/575,214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409,317.11

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