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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,964 and 516,763

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,964 and 516,763 is: 727,711.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,964 : 516,763 = 516,763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,964/516,763 = 516,763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,964x = 516,763 × 516,763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,964x = 267,043,998,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,043,998,169/366,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,711.71

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