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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,925 and 561,329

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,925 and 561,329 is: 858,732.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,925 : 561,329 = 561,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,925/561,329 = 561,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,925x = 561,329 × 561,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,925x = 315,090,246,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,090,246,241/366,925
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,732.02

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