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Finding the Third Proportional to 514,969 and 754,018

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Solution

The third proportional to 514,969 and 754,018 is: 1,104,033.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514,969 : 754,018 = 754,018 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514,969/754,018 = 754,018/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514,969x = 754,018 × 754,018
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514,969x = 568,543,144,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,543,144,324/514,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104,033.73

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