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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,929 and 561,333

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,929 and 561,333 is: 858,734.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,929 : 561,333 = 561,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,929/561,333 = 561,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,929x = 561,333 × 561,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,929x = 315,094,736,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,094,736,889/366,929
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,734.90

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