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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,970 and 561,395

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,970 and 561,395 is: 858,828.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,970 : 561,395 = 561,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,970/561,395 = 561,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,970x = 561,395 × 561,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,970x = 315,164,346,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,164,346,025/366,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,828.64

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