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Finding the Third Proportional to 510,723 and 773,194.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 510,723 and 773,194.50 is: 1,170,555.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,723 : 773,194.50 = 773,194.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,723/773,194.50 = 773,194.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,723x = 773,194.50 × 773,194.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,723x = 597,829,734,830.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,829,734,830.25/510,723
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170,555.73

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