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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,947 and 516,741

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,947 and 516,741 is: 727,683.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,947 : 516,741 = 516,741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,947/516,741 = 516,741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,947x = 516,741 × 516,741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,947x = 267,021,261,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,021,261,081/366,947
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,683.46

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