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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,946 and 561,362

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,946 and 561,362 is: 858,783.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,946 : 561,362 = 561,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,946/561,362 = 561,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,946x = 561,362 × 561,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,946x = 315,127,295,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,127,295,044/366,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,783.84

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