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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,942 and 561,354

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,942 and 561,354 is: 858,768.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,942 : 561,354 = 561,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,942/561,354 = 561,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,942x = 561,354 × 561,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,942x = 315,118,313,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,118,313,316/366,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,768.72

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