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Finding the Third Proportional to 575,218 and 900,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 575,218 and 900,372 is: 1,409,326.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,218 : 900,372 = 900,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,218/900,372 = 900,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,218x = 900,372 × 900,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,218x = 810,669,738,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,669,738,384/575,218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409,326.10

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