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Finding the Third Proportional to 512,112 and 737,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 512,112 and 737,664 is: 1,062,556.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,112 : 737,664 = 737,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,112/737,664 = 737,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,112x = 737,664 × 737,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,112x = 544,148,176,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,148,176,896/512,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062,556.97

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