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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,942 and 516,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,942 and 516,740 is: 727,690.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,942 : 516,740 = 516,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,942/516,740 = 516,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,942x = 516,740 × 516,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,942x = 267,020,227,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,020,227,600/366,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,690.55

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