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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,104.50 and 450,605.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,104.50 and 450,605.25 is: 622,638.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,104.50 : 450,605.25 = 450,605.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,104.50/450,605.25 = 450,605.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,104.50x = 450,605.25 × 450,605.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,104.50x = 203,045,091,327.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,045,091,327.56/326,104.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,638.12

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