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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,961 and 561,381

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,961 and 561,381 is: 858,806.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,961 : 561,381 = 561,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,961/561,381 = 561,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,961x = 561,381 × 561,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,961x = 315,148,627,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,148,627,161/366,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,806.87

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