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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,968 and 561,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,968 and 561,392 is: 858,824.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,968 : 561,392 = 561,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,968/561,392 = 561,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,968x = 561,392 × 561,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,968x = 315,160,977,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,160,977,664/366,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,824.14

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