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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,955 and 561,375

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,955 and 561,375 is: 858,802.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,955 : 561,375 = 561,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,955/561,375 = 561,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,955x = 561,375 × 561,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,955x = 315,141,890,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,141,890,625/366,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,802.55

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