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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,033 and 516,859

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,033 and 516,859 is: 727,845.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,033 : 516,859 = 516,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,033/516,859 = 516,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,033x = 516,859 × 516,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,033x = 267,143,225,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,143,225,881/367,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,845.25

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