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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,991 and 516,807

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,991 and 516,807 is: 727,782.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,991 : 516,807 = 516,807 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,991/516,807 = 516,807/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,991x = 516,807 × 516,807
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,991x = 267,089,475,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,089,475,249/366,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,782.09

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