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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,096 and 516,961

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,096 and 516,961 is: 728,007.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,096 : 516,961 = 516,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,096/516,961 = 516,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,096x = 516,961 × 516,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,096x = 267,248,675,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,248,675,521/367,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,007.59

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