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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,274 : 900,469 = 900,469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,274/900,469 = 900,469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,274x = 900,469 × 900,469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,274x = 810,844,419,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,844,419,961/575,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409,492.55

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