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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,027 and 516,850

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,027 and 516,850 is: 727,831.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,027 : 516,850 = 516,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,027/516,850 = 516,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,027x = 516,850 × 516,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,027x = 267,133,922,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,133,922,500/367,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,831.80

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