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Finding the Third Proportional to 512,120 and 737,726

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Solution

The third proportional to 512,120 and 737,726 is: 1,062,718.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,120 : 737,726 = 737,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,120/737,726 = 737,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,120x = 737,726 × 737,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,120x = 544,239,651,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,239,651,076/512,120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062,718.99

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