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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,001 and 691,246.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,001 and 691,246.50 is: 1,465,706.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,001 : 691,246.50 = 691,246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,001/691,246.50 = 691,246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,001x = 691,246.50 × 691,246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,001x = 477,821,723,762.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,821,723,762.25/326,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465,706.31

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