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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,965 and 516,768

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,965 and 516,768 is: 727,723.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,965 : 516,768 = 516,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,965/516,768 = 516,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,965x = 516,768 × 516,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,965x = 267,049,165,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,049,165,824/366,965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,723.80

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