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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,035.13 and 661,279.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,035.13 and 661,279.22 is: 1,341,236.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,035.13 : 661,279.22 = 661,279.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,035.13/661,279.22 = 661,279.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,035.13x = 661,279.22 × 661,279.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,035.13x = 437,290,205,150.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,290,205,150.61/326,035.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341,236.49

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