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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,954 and 516,749

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,954 and 516,749 is: 727,692.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,954 : 516,749 = 516,749 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,954/516,749 = 516,749/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,954x = 516,749 × 516,749
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,954x = 267,029,529,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,029,529,001/366,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,692.11

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