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Finding the Third Proportional to 512,144 and 775,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 512,144 and 775,292 is: 1,173,649.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,144 : 775,292 = 775,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,144/775,292 = 775,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,144x = 775,292 × 775,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,144x = 601,077,685,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,077,685,264/512,144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173,649.77

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