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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,938 and 561,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,938 and 561,348 is: 858,759.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,938 : 561,348 = 561,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,938/561,348 = 561,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,938x = 561,348 × 561,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,938x = 315,111,577,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,111,577,104/366,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,759.73

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