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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,275 and 561,466.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,275 and 561,466.13 is: 858,332.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,275 : 561,466.13 = 561,466.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,275/561,466.13 = 561,466.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,275x = 561,466.13 × 561,466.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,275x = 315,244,209,522.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,244,209,522.52/367,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,332.88

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