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Finding the Third Proportional to 512,123.50 and 737,734.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 512,123.50 and 737,734.50 is: 1,062,736.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,123.50 : 737,734.50 = 737,734.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,123.50/737,734.50 = 737,734.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,123.50x = 737,734.50 × 737,734.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,123.50x = 544,252,192,490.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,252,192,490.25/512,123.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062,736.22

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