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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,095.88 and 450,592.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,095.88 and 450,592.88 is: 622,620.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,095.88 : 450,592.88 = 450,592.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,095.88/450,592.88 = 450,592.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,095.88x = 450,592.88 × 450,592.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,095.88x = 203,033,939,000.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,033,939,000.77/326,095.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,620.38

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