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Finding the Third Proportional to 575,223 and 900,378

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Solution

The third proportional to 575,223 and 900,378 is: 1,409,332.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,223 : 900,378 = 900,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,223/900,378 = 900,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,223x = 900,378 × 900,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,223x = 810,680,542,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,680,542,884/575,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409,332.63

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