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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,046 and 516,869

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,046 and 516,869 is: 727,847.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,046 : 516,869 = 516,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,046/516,869 = 516,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,046x = 516,869 × 516,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,046x = 267,153,563,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,153,563,161/367,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,847.64

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