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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,958 and 564,207

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,958 and 564,207 is: 867,482.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,958 : 564,207 = 564,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,958/564,207 = 564,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,958x = 564,207 × 564,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,958x = 318,329,538,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,329,538,849/366,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,482.22

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