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Finding the Third Proportional to 512,040 and 737,575

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Solution

The third proportional to 512,040 and 737,575 is: 1,062,449.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,040 : 737,575 = 737,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,040/737,575 = 737,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,040x = 737,575 × 737,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,040x = 544,016,880,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,016,880,625/512,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062,449.97

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