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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,967 and 516,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,967 and 516,771 is: 727,728.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,967 : 516,771 = 516,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,967/516,771 = 516,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,967x = 516,771 × 516,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,967x = 267,052,266,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,052,266,441/366,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,728.29

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