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Finding the Third Proportional to 582,768 and 900,027

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Solution

The third proportional to 582,768 and 900,027 is: 1,390,001.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,768 : 900,027 = 900,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,768/900,027 = 900,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,768x = 900,027 × 900,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,768x = 810,048,600,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,048,600,729/582,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390,001.85

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