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Finding the Third Proportional to 512,253 and 751,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 512,253 and 751,771 is: 1,103,282.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,253 : 751,771 = 751,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,253/751,771 = 751,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,253x = 751,771 × 751,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,253x = 565,159,636,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,159,636,441/512,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103,282.24

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