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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,954 and 516,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,954 and 516,750 is: 727,694.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,954 : 516,750 = 516,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,954/516,750 = 516,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,954x = 516,750 × 516,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,954x = 267,030,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,030,562,500/366,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,694.92

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