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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,059 and 561,061

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,059 and 561,061 is: 826,091.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,059 : 561,061 = 561,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,059/561,061 = 561,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,059x = 561,061 × 561,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,059x = 314,789,445,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,789,445,721/381,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,091.09

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