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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,103.75 and 450,603.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,103.75 and 450,603.75 is: 622,635.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,103.75 : 450,603.75 = 450,603.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,103.75/450,603.75 = 450,603.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,103.75x = 450,603.75 × 450,603.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,103.75x = 203,043,739,514.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,043,739,514.06/326,103.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,635.40

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