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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,986 and 516,796

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,986 and 516,796 is: 727,761.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,986 : 516,796 = 516,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,986/516,796 = 516,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,986x = 516,796 × 516,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,986x = 267,078,105,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,078,105,616/366,986
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,761.02

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