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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,975 and 567,161

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,975 and 567,161 is: 876,549.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,975 : 567,161 = 567,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,975/567,161 = 567,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,975x = 567,161 × 567,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,975x = 321,671,599,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,671,599,921/366,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876,549.08

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