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Finding the Third Proportional to 512,242 and 751,746

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Solution

The third proportional to 512,242 and 751,746 is: 1,103,232.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,242 : 751,746 = 751,746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,242/751,746 = 751,746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,242x = 751,746 × 751,746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,242x = 565,122,048,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,122,048,516/512,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103,232.55

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