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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,918 and 561,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,918 and 561,320 is: 858,720.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,918 : 561,320 = 561,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,918/561,320 = 561,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,918x = 561,320 × 561,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,918x = 315,080,142,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,080,142,400/366,918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,720.87

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