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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,972 and 516,773

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,972 and 516,773 is: 727,724.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,972 : 516,773 = 516,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,972/516,773 = 516,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,972x = 516,773 × 516,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,972x = 267,054,333,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,054,333,529/366,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,724.00

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