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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,044 and 516,866

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,044 and 516,866 is: 727,843.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,044 : 516,866 = 516,866 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,044/516,866 = 516,866/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,044x = 516,866 × 516,866
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,044x = 267,150,461,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,150,461,956/367,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,843.15

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