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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,975 and 516,783

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,975 and 516,783 is: 727,746.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,975 : 516,783 = 516,783 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,975/516,783 = 516,783/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,975x = 516,783 × 516,783
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,975x = 267,064,669,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,064,669,089/366,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,746.22

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