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Finding the Third Proportional to 512,194 and 737,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 512,194 and 737,784 is: 1,062,732.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,194 : 737,784 = 737,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,194/737,784 = 737,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,194x = 737,784 × 737,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,194x = 544,325,230,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,325,230,656/512,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062,732.54

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