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<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from
FMC Corporation Form 10-Q for the Quarter ended September 30, 2000 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000,000

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                                         0
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<FN>
<F1> Pretax income is net of one-time charges of $(56.6) and minority interests
     of 2.7. Minority interests consist primarily of partner's share of
     partnership profits.
<F2> Net loss from discontinued operations consists primarily of a charge
     recorded in connection with the settlement of litigation related to the
     discontinued defense business.
</FN>


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