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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,959 and 561,378

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,959 and 561,378 is: 858,802.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,959 : 561,378 = 561,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,959/561,378 = 561,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,959x = 561,378 × 561,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,959x = 315,145,258,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,145,258,884/366,959
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,802.37

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