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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,912 and 561,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,912 and 561,310 is: 858,704.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,912 : 561,310 = 561,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,912/561,310 = 561,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,912x = 561,310 × 561,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,912x = 315,068,916,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,068,916,100/366,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,704.31

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