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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,914 and 561,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,914 and 561,314 is: 858,711.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,914 : 561,314 = 561,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,914/561,314 = 561,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,914x = 561,314 × 561,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,914x = 315,073,406,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,073,406,596/366,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,711.87

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