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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,966 and 564,219

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,966 and 564,219 is: 867,500.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,966 : 564,219 = 564,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,966/564,219 = 564,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,966x = 564,219 × 564,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,966x = 318,343,079,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,343,079,961/366,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,500.20

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