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Finding the Third Proportional to 510,189.75 and 796,302

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Solution

The third proportional to 510,189.75 and 796,302 is: 1,242,864.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,189.75 : 796,302 = 796,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,189.75/796,302 = 796,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,189.75x = 796,302 × 796,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,189.75x = 634,096,875,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,096,875,204/510,189.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242,864.79

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