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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,952 and 516,756

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,952 and 516,756 is: 727,715.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,952 : 516,756 = 516,756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,952/516,756 = 516,756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,952x = 516,756 × 516,756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,952x = 267,036,763,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,036,763,536/366,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,715.79

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