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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,941 and 516,733

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,941 and 516,733 is: 727,672.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,941 : 516,733 = 516,733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,941/516,733 = 516,733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,941x = 516,733 × 516,733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,941x = 267,012,993,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,012,993,289/366,941
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,672.82

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