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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,962 and 516,761

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,962 and 516,761 is: 727,710.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,962 : 516,761 = 516,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,962/516,761 = 516,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,962x = 516,761 × 516,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,962x = 267,041,931,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,041,931,121/366,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,710.04

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