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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,928 and 561,333

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,928 and 561,333 is: 858,737.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,928 : 561,333 = 561,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,928/561,333 = 561,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,928x = 561,333 × 561,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,928x = 315,094,736,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,094,736,889/366,928
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,737.24

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