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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,946 and 561,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,946 and 561,358 is: 858,771.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,946 : 561,358 = 561,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,946/561,358 = 561,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,946x = 561,358 × 561,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,946x = 315,122,804,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,122,804,164/366,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,771.60

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