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Finding the Third Proportional to 575,278 and 900,475

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Solution

The third proportional to 575,278 and 900,475 is: 1,409,501.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,278 : 900,475 = 900,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,278/900,475 = 900,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,278x = 900,475 × 900,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,278x = 810,855,225,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,855,225,625/575,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409,501.54

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