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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,956 and 516,753

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,956 and 516,753 is: 727,699.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,956 : 516,753 = 516,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,956/516,753 = 516,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,956x = 516,753 × 516,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,956x = 267,033,663,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,033,663,009/366,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,699.41

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