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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,166.38 and 661,503.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,166.38 and 661,503.75 is: 1,341,607.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,166.38 : 661,503.75 = 661,503.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,166.38/661,503.75 = 661,503.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,166.38x = 661,503.75 × 661,503.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,166.38x = 437,587,211,264.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,587,211,264.06/326,166.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341,607.37

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