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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,976 and 516,794

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,976 and 516,794 is: 727,775.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,976 : 516,794 = 516,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,976/516,794 = 516,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,976x = 516,794 × 516,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,976x = 267,076,038,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,076,038,436/366,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,775.22

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