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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,987 and 561,424

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,987 and 561,424 is: 858,877.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,987 : 561,424 = 561,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,987/561,424 = 561,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,987x = 561,424 × 561,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,987x = 315,196,907,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,196,907,776/366,987
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,877.58

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