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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,950 and 516,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,950 and 516,744 is: 727,685.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,950 : 516,744 = 516,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,950/516,744 = 516,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,950x = 516,744 × 516,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,950x = 267,024,361,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,024,361,536/366,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,685.96

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