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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,958 and 516,757

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,958 and 516,757 is: 727,706.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,958 : 516,757 = 516,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,958/516,757 = 516,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,958x = 516,757 × 516,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,958x = 267,037,797,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,037,797,049/366,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,706.70

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