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Finding the Third Proportional to 575,358 and 902,568

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Solution

The third proportional to 575,358 and 902,568 is: 1,415,864.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,358 : 902,568 = 902,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,358/902,568 = 902,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,358x = 902,568 × 902,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,358x = 814,628,994,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,628,994,624/575,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415,864.55

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