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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,916 and 561,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,916 and 561,317 is: 858,716.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,916 : 561,317 = 561,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,916/561,317 = 561,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,916x = 561,317 × 561,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,916x = 315,076,774,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,076,774,489/366,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,716.37

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