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Finding the Third Proportional to 514,972 and 754,023

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Solution

The third proportional to 514,972 and 754,023 is: 1,104,041.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514,972 : 754,023 = 754,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514,972/754,023 = 754,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514,972x = 754,023 × 754,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514,972x = 568,550,684,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,550,684,529/514,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104,041.94

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