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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,762 and 561,042

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,762 and 561,042 is: 858,235.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,762 : 561,042 = 561,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,762/561,042 = 561,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,762x = 561,042 × 561,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,762x = 314,768,125,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,768,125,764/366,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,235.38

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