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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,935 and 516,725

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,935 and 516,725 is: 727,662.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,935 : 516,725 = 516,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,935/516,725 = 516,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,935x = 516,725 × 516,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,935x = 267,004,725,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,004,725,625/366,935
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,662.19

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