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Finding the Third Proportional to 575,294 and 900,501

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Solution

The third proportional to 575,294 and 900,501 is: 1,409,543.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,294 : 900,501 = 900,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,294/900,501 = 900,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,294x = 900,501 × 900,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,294x = 810,902,051,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,902,051,001/575,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409,543.73

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