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Finding the Third Proportional to 512,122.50 and 737,732.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 512,122.50 and 737,732.81 is: 1,062,733.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,122.50 : 737,732.81 = 737,732.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,122.50/737,732.81 = 737,732.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,122.50x = 737,732.81 × 737,732.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,122.50x = 544,249,702,639.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,249,702,639.16/512,122.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062,733.43

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