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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,974 and 561,400

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,974 and 561,400 is: 858,834.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,974 : 561,400 = 561,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,974/561,400 = 561,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,974x = 561,400 × 561,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,974x = 315,169,960,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,169,960,000/366,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,834.58

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