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Finding the Third Proportional to 326 and 841

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Solution

The third proportional to 326 and 841 is: 2,169.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326 : 841 = 841 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326/841 = 841/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326x = 841 × 841
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326x = 707,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,281/326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,169.57

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