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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,953 and 516,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,953 and 516,748 is: 727,691.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,953 : 516,748 = 516,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,953/516,748 = 516,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,953x = 516,748 × 516,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,953x = 267,028,495,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,028,495,504/366,953
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,691.27

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