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Finding the Third Proportional to 512,473.50 and 796,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 512,473.50 and 796,230 is: 1,237,102.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,473.50 : 796,230 = 796,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,473.50/796,230 = 796,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,473.50x = 796,230 × 796,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,473.50x = 633,982,212,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,982,212,900/512,473.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,102.43

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