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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,982 and 561,412

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,982 and 561,412 is: 858,852.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,982 : 561,412 = 561,412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,982/561,412 = 561,412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,982x = 561,412 × 561,412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,982x = 315,183,433,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,183,433,744/366,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,852.57

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