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Finding the Third Proportional to 512,037 and 737,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 512,037 and 737,571 is: 1,062,444.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,037 : 737,571 = 737,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,037/737,571 = 737,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,037x = 737,571 × 737,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,037x = 544,010,980,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,010,980,041/512,037
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062,444.67

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