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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,942 and 564,183

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,942 and 564,183 is: 867,446.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,942 : 564,183 = 564,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,942/564,183 = 564,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,942x = 564,183 × 564,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,942x = 318,302,457,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,302,457,489/366,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,446.24

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