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Finding the Third Proportional to 512,126 and 737,736

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Solution

The third proportional to 512,126 and 737,736 is: 1,062,735.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,126 : 737,736 = 737,736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,126/737,736 = 737,736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,126x = 737,736 × 737,736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,126x = 544,254,405,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,254,405,696/512,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062,735.35

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