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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,940 and 561,351

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,940 and 561,351 is: 858,764.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,940 : 561,351 = 561,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,940/561,351 = 561,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,940x = 561,351 × 561,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,940x = 315,114,945,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,114,945,201/366,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,764.23

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