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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,052 and 516,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,052 and 516,878 is: 727,861.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,052 : 516,878 = 516,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,052/516,878 = 516,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,052x = 516,878 × 516,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,052x = 267,162,866,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,162,866,884/367,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,861.08

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