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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,960 and 516,758

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,960 and 516,758 is: 727,705.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,960 : 516,758 = 516,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,960/516,758 = 516,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,960x = 516,758 × 516,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,960x = 267,038,830,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,038,830,564/366,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,705.56

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