Finding the Third Proportional to 512,118 and 737,723.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 512,118 and 737,723.25 is: 1,062,715.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512,118 : 737,723.25 = 737,723.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512,118/737,723.25 = 737,723.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512,118x = 737,723.25 × 737,723.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512,118x = 544,235,593,590.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 544,235,593,590.56/512,118 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,062,715.22
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