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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,169 and 661,509

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,169 and 661,509 is: 1,341,617.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,169 : 661,509 = 661,509 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,169/661,509 = 661,509/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,169x = 661,509 × 661,509
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,169x = 437,594,157,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,594,157,081/326,169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341,617.86

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