Finding the Third Proportional to 575,274 and 900,469
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Solution
The third proportional to 575,274 and 900,469 is: 1,409,492.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,274 : 900,469 = 900,469 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,274/900,469 = 900,469/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,274x = 900,469 × 900,469 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,274x = 810,844,419,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 810,844,419,961/575,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,409,492.55
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