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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,961 and 561,385

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,961 and 561,385 is: 858,819.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,961 : 561,385 = 561,385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,961/561,385 = 561,385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,961x = 561,385 × 561,385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,961x = 315,153,118,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,153,118,225/366,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,819.11

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