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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,169 and 661,508

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,169 and 661,508 is: 1,341,613.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,169 : 661,508 = 661,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,169/661,508 = 661,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,169x = 661,508 × 661,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,169x = 437,592,834,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,592,834,064/326,169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341,613.81

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