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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,949 and 561,367

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,949 and 561,367 is: 858,792.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,949 : 561,367 = 561,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,949/561,367 = 561,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,949x = 561,367 × 561,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,949x = 315,132,908,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,132,908,689/366,949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,792.12

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