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Finding the Third Proportional to 512,128 and 737,738

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Solution

The third proportional to 512,128 and 737,738 is: 1,062,736.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,128 : 737,738 = 737,738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,128/737,738 = 737,738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,128x = 737,738 × 737,738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,128x = 544,257,356,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,257,356,644/512,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062,736.97

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