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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,957 and 561,379

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,957 and 561,379 is: 858,810.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,957 : 561,379 = 561,379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,957/561,379 = 561,379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,957x = 561,379 × 561,379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,957x = 315,146,381,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,146,381,641/366,957
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,810.11

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