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Finding the Third Proportional to 512,190 and 737,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 512,190 and 737,778 is: 1,062,723.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,190 : 737,778 = 737,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,190/737,778 = 737,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,190x = 737,778 × 737,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,190x = 544,316,377,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,316,377,284/512,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062,723.55

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