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Finding the Third Proportional to 575,284 and 900,486

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Solution

The third proportional to 575,284 and 900,486 is: 1,409,521.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,284 : 900,486 = 900,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,284/900,486 = 900,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,284x = 900,486 × 900,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,284x = 810,875,036,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,875,036,196/575,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409,521.27

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