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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,961 and 516,760

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,961 and 516,760 is: 727,709.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,961 : 516,760 = 516,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,961/516,760 = 516,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,961x = 516,760 × 516,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,961x = 267,040,897,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,040,897,600/366,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,709.21

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