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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,965 and 516,765

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,965 and 516,765 is: 727,715.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,965 : 516,765 = 516,765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,965/516,765 = 516,765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,965x = 516,765 × 516,765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,965x = 267,046,065,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,046,065,225/366,965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,715.35

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