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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,970 and 516,772

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,970 and 516,772 is: 727,725.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,970 : 516,772 = 516,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,970/516,772 = 516,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,970x = 516,772 × 516,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,970x = 267,053,299,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,053,299,984/366,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,725.15

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