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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,922 and 561,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,922 and 561,325 is: 858,726.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,922 : 561,325 = 561,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,922/561,325 = 561,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,922x = 561,325 × 561,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,922x = 315,085,755,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,085,755,625/366,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,726.80

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