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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,206 and 459,374

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,206 and 459,374 is: 646,905.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,206 : 459,374 = 459,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,206/459,374 = 459,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,206x = 459,374 × 459,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,206x = 211,024,471,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,024,471,876/326,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,905.55

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