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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,731.72 and 560,995.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,731.72 and 560,995.88 is: 858,165.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,731.72 : 560,995.88 = 560,995.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,731.72/560,995.88 = 560,995.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,731.72x = 560,995.88 × 560,995.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,731.72x = 314,716,371,767.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,716,371,767.02/366,731.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,165.13

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