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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,159 and 459,303

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,159 and 459,303 is: 646,798.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,159 : 459,303 = 459,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,159/459,303 = 459,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,159x = 459,303 × 459,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,159x = 210,959,245,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,959,245,809/326,159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,798.79

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