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Finding the Third Proportional to 512,038.13 and 737,559

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Solution

The third proportional to 512,038.13 and 737,559 is: 1,062,407.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,038.13 : 737,559 = 737,559 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,038.13/737,559 = 737,559/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,038.13x = 737,559 × 737,559
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,038.13x = 543,993,278,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,993,278,481/512,038.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062,407.76

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